1
: related by blood : descended from a common ancestor or prototype
The dog and fox are closely akin.
2
: essentially similar, related, or compatible
His interests are akin to mine.
Examples of akin in a Sentence
The two languages are closely akin.
foxes are closely akin to dogs
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The reunion with Moyes will be akin to a separated couple who bump into each other at a social gathering, then spend the rest of the evening avoiding eye contact while discreetly monitoring their every move.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
The Google DeepMind leader has previously advocated for the creation of new institutions, akin to the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) or the International Energy Agency, to bring together governments to monitor AI developments.
—Tharin Pillay, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
In Ontario, conservative Doug Ford won reelection as premier (akin to a U.S. governor) last month on the same question: Who was best equipped to counter Trump's tariffs.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/akin. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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akin
adjective1
: related by blood
2
: essentially similar or related
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