1. people who are not related by blood or marriage; unrelated individuals
Usage: plural form; often used in anthropological, sociological, or formal contexts

Examples

• The study examined how nonkins interact in urban communities.
• In many cultures, nonkins are treated differently from family members in inheritance matters.
• The anthropologist documented the social bonds between kins and nonkins in the village.
• Nonkins may have different legal rights and responsibilities compared to relatives.
• The organization brought together both kins and nonkins for the community event.