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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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Industry analysts say this move by China is akin to economic sanctions on the American businesses, which limits their ability to conduct transactions and trade in the country.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Shattered is akin to a war diary, prizing immediacy above all else.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2025
The facilities at Al Ettifaq, however, were akin to Premier League level, and with a state-of-the-art gym, an impressive training ground and a new 15,000-capacity stadium, the players and staff enjoyed the surroundings.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
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akin
adjective1
: related by blood
2
: essentially similar or related
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