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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Dan Hayes, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Today’s leaders must embrace collaboration, fostering strong, cohesive teams akin to the phalanx.
—Antonis Kocheilas, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
This isn’t akin to the move this spring of Los Angeles Angels centerfielder Mike Trout to right.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2025
What happens is akin to investing in a farmer’s market before planting vegetables and expecting the harvest to be record-breaking.
—Shain Shapiro, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/akin. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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akin
adjective1
: related by blood
2
: essentially similar or related
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