kinswoman

noun

Definition of kinswomannext
as in kinsman

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  1. kinsman
  2. cousin
  3. relative
Noun
  • Records of public meetings and community newspapers feature jabs at how far these sorry kinsmen have strayed from their heritage.
    — Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026
  • As Molineux passes by, Robin recognizes his kinsman and hears the cruel laughter of the mob.
    — John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Definition of kinsman
Noun
  • Bordenave-Jenkins reportedly had plans to take family members to church on Sunday before visiting Knott’s Berry Farm with a cousin this week.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Jackie and her cousin, Annabell, who were in the same classroom, never emerged.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of cousin
Noun
  • Stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
  • The film cuts to a crematorium, where a child observes a shelf full of urns for people whose remains were never picked up by their relatives.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 11 July 2026
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