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Meaning of next of kin

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

next of kin

Pronunciation:

noun

Definitions

  1. Closest blood relative, heir to inheritance.

    Example: Lord Bentley has passed away; notify the next of kin.

  2. Close friend, spouse, or partner (for example on hospital admission form), one of someone's close ones.

    Synonyms:close oneloved onenear relative