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Definition cousin in American English

cousin noun

[countable] noun
/ˈkʌz(ə)n/
1

a child of your uncle or aunt. This person can also be called your first cousin. A child of the cousin of one of your parents is called a second cousin

Example

Harry and I are cousins.

Example

The Duke of Kent is a cousin of the Queen.

Synonyms and related words
aunt auntie cousin
1.1

someone who is related to you through a brother, sister, uncle, or aunt of one of your parents

Example

She is a distant cousin (=not a close relation) of the famous author.

Synonyms and related words
aunt auntie cousin
2

someone or something that is related to another person or thing

Example

Many politicians want to foster closer links with our European cousins.

Example

These pigs are close cousins of the wild hog.

Synonyms and related words
relationship connection association
Definition cousin in American English