cousin

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Pronunciation
/ˈkʌz.n̩/
/ˈkʌz.ɪn/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

The child of a person's uncle or aunt; a first cousin.

Synonyms
first cousin
Example Sentences
  • I think my cousin is a good man.
2 Definition

Any relation who is not a direct ancestor or descendant but part of one's extended family; one more distantly related than an uncle, aunt, granduncle, grandaunt, nephew, niece, grandnephew, grandniece, etc.

3 Definition

A title formerly given by a king to a nobleman, particularly to those of the council. In English writs, etc., issued by the crown, it signifies any earl.

4 Definition

Something kindred or related to something else.

5 Definition

(chiefly in the plural) A member of the British intelligence services (from an American perspective) or of the American intelligence services (from a British perspective).