# fictive kin

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈfɪktɪv kɪn/

## Definitions
1. Someone who, though unrelated by birth or marriage, has such a close emotional relationship with another that they may be considered part of the family.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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