Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
second-cousin
noun
/ˈsɛk.ənd ˈkʌ.zən/
Definition
A second cousin is a person whose parent is a first cousin of another person’s parent.
Examples
- My second cousin and I are planning to meet at the family reunion.
- I discovered that my best friend is actually my second cousin.
- Our second cousins often come over during the holidays to celebrate together.
Meaning
This relationship is typically understood in terms of shared ancestry, specifically the combination of great-grandparents. Second cousins share great-grandparents but do not share grandparents.
Synonyms
- second cousin once removed
- twice removed cousin
- relative
