full cousin
Definition
Noun A full cousin is the child of one's aunt or uncle. This means you share a set of grandparents with this person. It is the most common and standard type of cousin relationship, distinct from more distant cousins or cousins related through half-siblings.
Usage
The term "full cousin" is used to specify a standard, first-degree cousin relationship when there is a need to distinguish it from other types, such as half-cousins or cousins once/twice removed. In everyday conversation, people often simply say "cousin."
Examples
- My full cousin and I both grew up visiting our grandparents' farm every summer.
- She has three full cousins on her mother's side and two on her father's side.
- While he is close with his half-cousin, he shares more childhood memories with his full cousins.
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in genealogical, legal, or precise descriptive contexts to clarify the exact familial connection.
- It can be synonymous with "first cousin" or "cousin-german," though "first cousin" is the most common equivalent in modern English.
Variants and Related Words
- First cousin: The most common synonym for "full cousin."
- Cousin-german: An older, formal term for a full cousin.
- Half-cousin: The child of one's parent's half-sibling. You share only one grandparent with a half-cousin.
- Cousin once removed: Refers to a generational difference, such as the child of your cousin (your cousin's child) or the cousin of your parent (your parent's cousin).
Synonyms
- First cousin
- Cousin-german (archaic/formal)
Antonyms / Contrasting Terms
- Half-cousin
- Distant cousin
- Cousin once/twice removed
Noun
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the child of your aunt or uncle
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