kinswoman

[kinz-wuhm-uh n]

kinswoman Definition

• 1. a female relative
• 2. a woman sharing the same racial, cultural, or national background as another

Using kinswoman: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "kinswoman" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  My kinswoman is coming to visit us next week.

• Example

  She is my distant kinswoman.

• Example

  We are all kinswomen here, sharing the same heritage and traditions.

kinswoman Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for kinswoman

• cousin
• aunt
• niece
• sister
• female relative

Phrases with kinswoman

• kinswoman by marriage

  a woman related to one's family through marriage rather than blood

  Example

  She is my kinswoman by marriage, married to my cousin.

• kinswoman of the king

  a woman related to the king or royal family

  Example

  She was a kinswoman of the king, and enjoyed many privileges and honors.

• kinswoman in distress

  a female relative who is in trouble or danger and needs help

  Example

  She was my kinswoman in distress, and I had to do everything I could to help her.

Origins of kinswoman

from Middle English 'kynnes man', meaning 'male relative'

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Summary: kinswoman in Brief

'Kinswoman' [kinz-wuhm-uh n] refers to a female relative, either by blood or marriage. It can also denote a woman sharing the same cultural or national background as another. Examples include 'My kinswoman is coming to visit us next week,' and 'We are all kinswomen here, sharing the same heritage and traditions.' Phrases like 'kinswoman by marriage' and 'kinswoman in distress' further specify the relationship.