C2 noun #102,868 most common

A very close friend or family member for whom a person has feelings of endearment, one of someone's close ones; sometimes: next of kin (for example on hospital admission form).

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  • (noun) A very close friend or family member for whom a person has feelings of endearment, one of someone's close ones; sometimes: next of kin (for example on hospital admission form).
  • (noun) A recently deceased close friend or family member.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A very close friend or family member for whom a person has feelings of endearment, one of someone's close ones; sometimes: next of kin (for example on hospital admission form).
  2. 2
    noun A recently deceased close friend or family member.

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