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Kinsfolk

usgb/ˈkɪnzfəʊk/Volume
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Family GatheringsPlay
Use 'kinsfolk' when referring to gatherings where many relatives come together, like reunions. SlideWe're having a large dinner with all our kinsfolk this Thanksgiving.
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Formal TonePlay
'Kinsfolk' has a formal or old-fashioned tone, often replaced by 'relatives' or 'family' in casual speech. SlideShe received an inheritance from her distant kinsfolk.
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Broad ConnectionsPlay
'Kinsfolk' implies a broad connection, which can include extended family and not just immediate relatives. SlideHis kinsfolk live in various countries around the world.