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Meaning of the word cousin in English

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cousin

US /ˈkʌz.ən/

UK /ˈkʌz.ən/

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Noun

a child of one's aunt or uncle, or, more generally, a more distant relative

Example:

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My cousin from Canada is visiting next month.

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She has many cousins living in different states.

Synonym:

relative kinsman kinswoman kin

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