1
: related by blood : descended from a common ancestor or prototype
The dog and fox are closely akin.
2
: essentially similar, related, or compatible
His interests are akin to mine.
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The two languages are closely akin.
foxes are closely akin to dogs
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
Their home is more akin to a museum of vintage finds, mixed in with the best clearance section of high-end brands ever.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
To Mulrooney, crowd work was akin to cooking a meal.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
The Quran is the primary religious text of Islam, akin to the Christian Bible.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/akin. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.
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akin
adjective1
: related by blood
2
: essentially similar or related
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