Richard III of England

It neither is reason nor in any wise to be suffered that the young king, our master and kinsman, should be in the hands of custody of his mother's kindred, sequestered in great measure from our company and attendance, the which is neither honorable to his majesty nor unto us.

British Royalty

Martin Chemnitz

In the first place, our faith ought to lay hold on Christ as God and man in that nature by which He has been made our neighbor, kinsman, and brother.

German Theologian

Refers specifically to relatives by birth rather than through marriage.

Blood Relations

The term 'kinsman' usually signifies a male family member. For females, 'kinswoman' is used.

Male Specific

'Kinsman' can sound formal or archaic; 'relative' is more common in everyday language.

Formal Context

Often used in books or movies to express the idea of universal brotherhood.

Literary Usage

Implies a bond or solidarity with someone of same origin or group.

Fellowship Connotation

Highlights similarity in traits or characteristics between entities.

Shared Characteristics

Can be used metaphorically for non-living things with shared features.