noun

kinsman

KIHNZ-muhn

Kinsman (noun) means a male relative. Example: “The old man left his farm to his nearest kinsman.”

noun

A male relative.

"The old man left his farm to his nearest kinsman."

How to use kinsman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA male member of your family, especially used in older or formal writing.

When to use it

Somewhat old-fashioned or literary today; "relative" is the everyday word.

kinsmen plural, Kinsmans plural

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The old man left his farm to his nearest _____.

From Middle English "kynnesman," built from kin plus man.

Origin: Middle English

What does “kinsman” mean?

The word “kinsman” means a male relative. In plain terms, a male member of your family, especially used in older or formal writing.

How do you pronounce “kinsman”?

“Kinsman” is pronounced KIHNZ-muhn ([ˈkʰɪnz.mən] in IPA).

How do you use “kinsman” in a sentence?

Here is “kinsman” used in a sentence: “The old man left his farm to his nearest kinsman.”

What part of speech is “kinsman”?

“Kinsman” is a noun.

Where does the word “kinsman” come from?

The word “kinsman” comes from Middle English. From Middle English "kynnesman," built from kin plus man.