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Cousin

usgb/ˈkʌzn/Volume
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Family Connections

Understanding 'cousin' helps grasp family tree relationships and conversations about relatives.

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At the reunion, I finally understood how we were cousins.
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Cultural Variance

'Cousin' may imply a close or distant relationship, varying by cultural norms and individual family dynamics.

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In some cultures, a distant cousin is still considered close family.
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Degree Specification

Specify the 'degree' (first, second) when discussing cousins to clarify the exact relation.

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Her second cousin is actually her grandmother's sister's grandchild.
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