of that ilk
Originally from Scottish heraldry, 'of that ilk' signifies belonging to the same family or kind and is used to denote similarity in characteristics or identity.
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Definition
C1General
(informal)Belonging to the same category or type.
Example
- He often associates with artists and writers of that ilk.
C2Scottish Heraldry
(historical, regional)Having a name that is the same as the place where one lives.
Example
- Moncrieff of that ilk means Moncrieff of Moncrieff.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "of that ilk":