Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

distant-cousin

noun

ˈdɪstənt ˈkʌzən

Definition

A relative who is related through a family line but not closely joined, typically a descendant of a more distant ancestor.

Examples

At the family reunion, I met my distant cousin for the first time.
Although we are distant cousins, we still felt a bond when we shared family stories.
My distant cousin sent me a message on social media after discovering our connection.

Meaning

A distant cousin refers to a family member who shares a common ancestor but is not one of your immediate relatives, such as a first cousin. The term highlights the remoteness of the connection in the family tree.