fictive kin
Someone who, though unrelated by birth or marriage, has such a close emotional…Someone who, though unrelated by birth or marriage, has such a close emotional relationship with another that they may be considered part of the family.
/ˈfɪktɪv kɪn/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)Someone who, though unrelated by birth or marriage, has such a close emotional relationship with another that they may be considered part of the family.
Forms
plural: fictive kin / fictive kins| Singular | fictive kin |
|---|---|
| Plural | fictive kin / fictive kins |
regular
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable