a kin is a character (or characters, you can have more than one kin) you associate/identify with. kins are to help you express yourself, comfort you etc.
A large community generally centered around "relating" to a character one way or another, also the act of doing so. Essentially, after looking at a character and identifying with or as them, the definitions split.
1. Coping; many people kin characters to cope with their situation or illness.
2. Reincarnation; others believe in the Multiverse Theory and when someone dies, their soul may hop between universes.
3. Just for fun; kinning isn't that serious, so some may identify with characters for the fun of it.
2.) Liking or relating to a (usually fictional) character so much that one integrates thr character's behavior, style, and (in some cases) physical features. Often seen in role-playing communities and on tumblr
1.) "Why's that guy dressed like that?" "Oh, he's kin."
2.) "You know, you act so much like *insert character*." "Yeah, 'cause I kin them!"
A shorter version of kinfolk; meaning one's family. Someone who is connected to you by blood or marriage, i.e. your kinsman, kinswoman, kindred, relation, relative.
Jack was not used to spending so muchtime away from his kin.