Definitions

1. preposition

resembling or having a close relationship with something or someone

“She felt akin to her grandmother, who shared similar qualities.”

2. adjective

resembling or having a close relationship

“The new policy is akin to a tax, imposing a heavy burden on citizens.”

3. verb

to become or cause to become similar or related

“The two cultures began to be akin after intermingling for generations.”

4. noun

a person or thing that is similar or related

“The book’s protagonist was a person akin to the author’s own experiences.”