Relatives; kin; people related by family or blood (very similar to 親族).
親類の結婚式のために郷里へ帰省した。
I returned to my hometown for a relative's wedding.
親類縁者全員に知らせる必要がある。
It is necessary to inform all relatives.
法的には親類と認められるかどうかが問題になった。
Legally it became an issue whether they were recognized as relatives.