cousin-german
Definition
Noun A cousin-german is a first cousin; specifically, the child of one's aunt or uncle. It denotes a close familial relationship where two individuals share a common set of grandparents.
Usage
The term is used to specify a first cousin, distinguishing this relationship from more distant cousins (e.g., second cousins). It is a formal or traditional term.
Examples * She is not just a distant relative; she is my cousin-german. * In the family tree, he identified all his cousins-german. * The will named each cousin-german as a beneficiary.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in legal, genealogical, or historical contexts for precise relationship description.
- The plural form is cousins-german.
Variants and Related Words
- First cousin: The most common and direct synonym for "cousin-german."
- Full cousin: Another less common synonym emphasizing the same degree of relation.
Synonyms
- First cousin
- Full cousin
Antonyms
- Distant cousin
- Second cousin
- Third cousin
Noun
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the child of your aunt or uncle
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