Definitions

next of kin

NOUN

closest relative

Synonyms

WEAK

heir kinsman near relative relation relative sibling

Example Sentences

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How does one go about helping a very elderly man who has only me as his next of kin?

From MarketWatch

On behalf of Bosh's next of kin, Mark Stewart KC said: "People might wonder and ask why it is that police officers who are armed do not shoot to injure by shooting an extremity."

From BBC

Identities of the deceased service members will be withheld for 24 hours after next of kin is informed.

From Salon

A local magistrate ordered that the bodies be handed over to the Iranian embassy in Colombo for repatriation to the next of kin.

From Barron's

Remains can be returned to next of kin, as ashes are following cremation.

From BBC