Meaning of the word kinswoman in English

What does kinswoman mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

kinswoman

US /ˈkɪnzˌwʊm.ən/
UK /ˈkɪnzˌwʊm.ən/

Noun

a female relative

Example:
She was a distant kinswoman of the royal family.
He introduced his aunt as his closest kinswoman.