cousin

/'kʌzn/
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cousin

My cousin and I build a sandcastle at the beach.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A relative: A cousin is the child of one's aunt or uncle. This person shares a common grandparent with you but is not your sibling.
    • A person or thing related by common features or origins: In a broader, often metaphorical sense, cousin can refer to something that is similar or analogous to another thing.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Family Relation):
    • My cousin is coming to visit us this summer.
    • She has three cousins on her mother's side of the family.
  • Noun (Metaphorical Similarity):
    • The English word "liberty" and the French word "liberté" are linguistic cousins.
    • The cheetah is a close cousin to other big cats like lions and leopards.
Advanced Usage
  • "First cousin": A child of one's aunt or uncle. This is the most common and direct type of cousin.
    • He is my first cousin; our mothers are sisters.
  • "Second cousin": A child of one's parent's first cousin. You share great-grandparents.
    • We are second cousins, so our family connection is a bit more distant.
  • "Cousin once/twice removed": Indicates a difference in generations. "Once removed" means one generation apart (e.g., your parent's cousin is your cousin once removed; your cousin's child is also your cousin once removed).
    • My father's cousin is my first cousin once removed.
  • "Kissing cousin" (idiomatic): A distant relative or a close friend who is treated like family.
    • We're not really related, but our families are so close we're like kissing cousins.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cousinly (adj): Characteristic of or suitable for a cousin; friendly and familial.
    • She gave him a cousinly hug.
  • Cousinhood / Cousinship (n): The state of being cousins; the relationship between cousins.
    • Their strong cousinship was evident in how they supported each other.
Synonyms
  • Kin / Kinsman / Kinswoman: A more general term for a blood relative.
  • Relative: A person connected by blood or marriage.
Related Phrases
  • "To call cousins with someone" (archaic): To claim or acknowledge a familial relationship with someone.
    • He was eager to call cousins with the noble family.
Related Idioms
  • "Country cousin": A relative from a rural area, often implying they are unsophisticated compared to city dwellers.
    • He felt like a country cousin visiting the bustling capital for the first time.
  • "Everybody and his cousin" (informal): A very large number of people; everybody.
    • It seemed like everybody and his cousin was at the concert.
cousin

My cousin and I build a sandcastle at the beach.

Noun
  1. the child of your aunt or uncle

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