familiar1

= relative, next of kin, kin, kinsman [kinsmen, -pl.], family member.

Ex. Here, families from many different communities were up-rooted and resettled on greenfield sites, many miles away from relatives and friends.

Ex. Interviews were with a surviving next of kin or a nonrelative about three months after the event of death.

Ex. Marriage is prohibited with all direct kin.

Ex. The article 'Two noble kinsmen: libraries and museums' explains how libraries and museums reflect a common ancestry yet they have evolved separately.

Ex. Patients who attended with a spouse/partner/carer/family member indicated it was helpful to them and the accompanying person.

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* afligido por la muerte de un familiar cercano = bereaved.

* familiar a cargo = dependent.

* familiares = kinfolk [kinsfolk].

* familiar femenino = kinswoman [kinswomen, -pl.].

* familiar que cuida de los mayores = kinkeeper.

* muerte de un familiar = bereavement, death in the family.