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kinsfolk
[/ˈkɪnzfoʊk/]
noun
pl: kinsfolk (invariable) or kinfolks
parentes
1.
One's relatives or family members collectively; kinship group
All of her kinsfolk gathered for the family reunion.
Todos os seus parentes se reuniram na reunião familiar.
2.
People related by blood or marriage
He invited his kinsfolk from around the country.
Ele convidou seus parentes de várias partes do país.
Synonyms
relatives
family
kin
kinfolk
relations
kindred
Antonyms
strangers
unrelated persons
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
parentes
most common usage
General Brazilian
família
broader sense, family members
Portugal
parentes
standard usage
Portugal
aparentados
more formal or archaic
Related Idioms & Phrases
blood is thicker than water (referring to kinship bonds)
keep it in the family
family ties
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