akin
Akin is a term that can refer to multiple concepts depending on the context in which it is used. In architecture, a similar term, "akin to," is used to describe buildings or structures that are built with similar design elements. However, "akin" is mainly associated with the name Akin, sometimes a surname, last name, or compound name; as in Akin Oyonom.
In general linguistics, the term akin can be used as an adverb or a conjunction, functioning similarly
For instance, humans and chimpanzees are considered to be most closely akin to one another among all