kinsfolk
Americanplural noun
plural noun
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He explained to me that he did not support the substitutions but was in many cases overridden by his kinsfolk, who often fell out with him when he tried to oppose them.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2023
Instead, political hopefuls must be seen to have greatness thrust upon them, their ambition pushed by their kinsfolk.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2022
Many people are going to the countryside; others have moved within the slum to be closer to their kinsfolk.
From Economist ● Aug. 3, 2017
After wandering off to seek medical attention, Henry was captured and found himself “among Dutch kinsfolk in Pennsylvania,” Polley wrote.
From New York Times ● Jul. 24, 2011
‘The Lady of the Wood! She read many hearts and desires. Now why did not we wish for some of our own kinsfolk, Legolas?’
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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