next of kin
Ⅰ ˌnext of ˈkin noun [C] (PLURAL next of kin) ► F0 the person or group of people you are most closely related to: » We cannot release the names of the soldiers who were killed until we have informed their next of kin.Thesaurus+: ↑Family relations in general
Ⅱ next of kin FORMAL 2 F0 your closest relation or relations: » We can't release his name until we have informed his next of kin.Thesaurus+: ↑Family relations in generalMain Entry: ↑kin
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