next of kin

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next of kin (plural next of kin)

  1. Closest blood relative, heir to inheritance.
    Lord Bentley has passed away; notify the next of kin.
    Shall we inform the next of kin of his passing?
  2. Close friend, spouse, or partner (for example on a hospital admission form), one of someone's close ones.
    Synonyms: loved one, near relative, close one

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