akin akin /ˈeɪkɪn/

adjective

1. () Similar in quality or character  ( kindred , akin )
   similar in quality or character
    A feeling akin to terror
   a feeling akin to terror
    Kindred souls
   kindred souls
    The amateur is closely related to the collector
   the amateur is closely related to the collector
   
2. Related by blood  ( akin , blood-related , cognate , consanguine , consanguineal , consanguineous , kin )
   related by blood