kinfolk

plural noun

kin·​folk ˈkin-ˌfōk How to pronounce kinfolk (audio)
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let's invite all our kinfolk for the holidays
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Almost a century after the overthrow of the goddess Akaso and her kinfolk of local deities by the arrival of white missionaries, their disciples were stepping up to root out what was left. — Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026 Stars may be in town to perform, attend premieres and mingle with industry kinfolk, but who can blame them for breaking into the real world for a bit of queso and conversation? — Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026 The father had a massively fresh gash, from his right wrist, up across his whole hand, from banging and breaking iron and glass, to save his kinfolk. — Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025 As one of the few Black women making waves in Nashville, Adell notes that the presence of her kinfolk in the Country crowd is increasing – and always appreciated. — Essence, 16 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for kinfolk

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First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of kinfolk was in 1873

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“Kinfolk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kinfolk. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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