Kith (noun)

The people one knows and is familiar with, especially in one's local area or community.

Origin:

Derived from old english word "cyth" which means known people, friends or neighbors.

Examples:

1. He felt comfortable around his kith and kin.
2. The villagers were her kith and kin.
3. He had lost touch with his kith and kin after moving away.
4. He had found a new kith and kin in the city.
5. He had always been close with his kith and kin.