Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

close-cousin

Noun

/kloʊsˈkʌz.ɪn/

Definition

A close-cousin is a relative who is the child of one’s aunt or uncle, with a familial bond that is typically stronger than that of a more distant cousin.

Examples

My close-cousin and I used to play together every summer.
Family gatherings are always fun when my close-cousin is around.
We share a lot of memories since my close-cousin and I grew up in the same neighborhood.

Meaning

The term ‘close-cousin’ often refers to first cousins, who share a significant amount of genetic material and family ties, making their relationship relatively close compared to second or more distant cousins.