Definitions

next of kin

NOUN

closest relative

Synonyms

WEAK

heir kinsman near relative relation relative sibling

Example Sentences

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No arrests have been made and his next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, the force added.

From BBC

The identities of those killed are being withheld for 24 hours until their next of kin have been informed.

From BBC

From the start, I had to navigate a delicate dual role, as both next of kin and a reporter.

From The Wall Street Journal

The next of kin or the executor of the estate are responsible for securing the tenant’s belongings after they have officially handed over the keys.

From MarketWatch

The identity of the victim has not been released because the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner is notifying the man’s next of kin, police said.

From Los Angeles Times