Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
distant-relative
Noun
/ˈdɪstənt ˈrɛlətɪv/
Definition
A relative who is not closely related to you, typically appearing further down the family tree or from a more distant branch.
Examples
- My distant relative visited from out of state.
- At the family reunion, I met my distant relatives for the first time.
Meaning
The term refers to family members who are related but not in a direct or close familial line, like cousins, great-aunts, or great-uncles.
Synonyms
- Remote relative
- Extended family
- Long-lost relative
