kinsfolk

Meanings

• noun

  Relatives by blood or marriage, especially those living in the same area or belonging to the same clan or family.

  - "My kinsfolk from the countryside often visit us during holidays."
  - "The feud between two kinsfolk families lasted for generations."

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Synonyms

family , relations , relatives

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Variants

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kinsfolk

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Etymology

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Old English: gynostcynn, from gynost, kinsman + cynn, kind, race, family.

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Trivia

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1. The Norwegian word for 'kinsfolk' is 'slægtninger'.

2. In Norwegian folklore, kinsfolk were believed to have special powers and abilities that could protect or harm each other.

3. The concept of kinsfolk is an important part of many cultures around the world, including African, Asian, and Indigenous cultures.

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1. clan: A group of people who are related by blood or marriage and who share a common ancestry, history, or culture.

2. family: A group of people related by blood or marriage, including parents, children, siblings, and their spouses and children.

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Culture

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In Norwegian literature and folklore, kinsfolk plays an important role in stories about family, loyalty, and tradition. For example, in the play 'Peer Gynt' by Henrik Ibsen, the protagonist's kinsfolk appear as a chorus and represent the values and expectations of Norwegian society.

How to Memorize "kinsfolk"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large family gathering with people of different ages and relationships, all gathered around a table or in a living room. This can help you remember that kinsfolk refers to relatives.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kinsfolk' with the concept of family and relatives. This can help you remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Kinsfolk are Involved, Nurturing, Supportive, Friends, Offering, and Kind.' This can help you remember the meaning of the word and its associations with family and relationships.

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