next of kin
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next of kin (plural next of kin)
- 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?
- 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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closest blood relative, often heir to inheritance
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spouse, close friend, close relative