one's next of kin



one's next of kin

one's closest living relative or relatives. The police notified the dead man's next of kin. My next of kin lives 800 miles away.
See also: kin, next, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ÚLfr-Ancient Scandinavian
TeÀRlag-Scottish
Moreland['mɔ:lənd]
Aravinda-Indian, Kannada
Penn[pen]
MickyMIK-eeEnglish