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kinsfolk

[/ˈkɪnzfoʊk/]
nounpl: 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
relativesfamilykinkinfolkrelationskindred
Antonyms
strangersunrelated 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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