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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Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
This is definitely one of those surprise situations, akin to the classic man-bites-dog saga.
—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
For much of his life, the pastor considered his immigration status akin to a legal purgatory.
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Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
For those who have endured it, the lottery curse is more akin to spending a few weeks of your life in celebrity hell.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/akin. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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akin
adjective1
: related by blood
2
: essentially similar or related
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