next OF kin

Noun

The person or people most closely related to an individual, especially by blood or marriage.

ریشه

The phrase 'next of kin' combines the words 'next' and 'kin', indicating the closest relatives of a person.

مثال

• In case of an emergency, the hospital will contact the patient's next of kin.
• The deceased's next of kin have been notified of the funeral arrangements.
• The soldier's next of kin were presented with a medal in his honor.