I.sameness of descent or family, relationship, kin, Eur., etc.: c. gen. kin, relationship with or to another, ἡ ξ. τοῦ θεοῦ Plat.; also, ἡ πρὸς τοὺς παῖδας ς. Isocr.
2.ties of kindred, family connexion, influence, Plat.
II.one's kin, kinsfolk, kinsmen, Eur.; in pl. families, Dem.