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kinswoman

[/ˈkɪnzwʊmən/]
nounfemininepl: kinswomen
parenta; mulher da família; parente do sexo feminino
1. A female relative; a woman who is related by blood or marriage
She is my kinswoman, a distant cousin on my mother's side.
Ela é minha parenta, uma prima distante do lado da minha mãe.
2. A woman belonging to the same family, tribe, or clan
The kinswomen gathered for the family reunion.
As parentes se reuniram para o encontro familiar.
Synonyms
female relativerelationkinsfolkfamily member
Antonyms
strangerunrelated person

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parenta; mulher da família
Common and widely understood term
Portugal
parenta; mulher da família; familiar
Standard usage; 'familiar' also used in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

blood relative
flesh and blood
family ties
kinship bond
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