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When I go back to the core of my childhood, my cousin Lucy seems always to be in the peripheral vision of my memories. She is off to one side, always off to one side, with a book, with a scheme or a project or an enterprise.
Martin Amis

Meaning of "cousin" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD COUSIN

From Old French cosin, from Latin consōbrīnus cousin, from sōbrīnus cousin on the mother's side; related to soror sister.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF COUSIN

cousin  [ˈkʌzən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COUSIN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cousin is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COUSIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Cousin

A cousin is a relative with whom a person shares one or more common ancestors. In the general sense, cousins are two or more generations away from any common ancestor, thus distinguishing a cousin from an ancestor, descendant, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew. However in common parlance, "cousin" normally specifically means "first cousin". Systems of "degrees" and "removals" are used in the English-speaking world to describe the exact relationship between two cousins and the ancestor they have in common. Various governmental entities have established systems for legal use that can more precisely specify kinships with common ancestors existing any number of generations in the past, though common usage often eliminates the degrees and removals and refers to people with common ancestry as simply "distant cousins" or "relatives".

Definition of cousin in the English dictionary

The first definition of cousin in the dictionary is Also called: first cousin, cousin-german, full cousin. the child of one's aunt or uncle. Other definition of cousin is a relative who has descended from one of one's common ancestors. A person's second cousin is the child of one of his parents' first cousins. A person's third cousin is the child of one of his parents' second cousins. A first cousin once removed is the child of one's first cousin. Cousin is also a member of a group related by race, ancestry, interests, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COUSIN


amazon
ˈæməzən
cater-cousin
ˈkeɪtəˌkʌzən
chosen
ˈtʃəʊzən
citizen
ˈsɪtɪzən
couzin
ˈkʌzən
cozen
ˈkʌzən
crimson
ˈkrɪmzən
Curzon
ˈkɜːzən
dozen
ˈdʌzən
frozen
ˈfrəʊzən
horizon
həˈraɪzən
off-season
ˌɒfˈsiːzən
poison
ˈpɔɪzən
prison
ˈprɪzən
raisin
ˈreɪzən
reason
ˈriːzən
risen
ˈrɪzən
season
ˈsiːzən
Susan
ˈsuːzən
Tarzan
ˈtɑːzən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COUSIN

courtly love
Courtrai
courtroom
courts martial
courtship
courtship display
courtside
courtyard
couscous
couscousou
cousin-german
cousinage
cousinhood
cousinly
cousinry
cousinship
Cousteau
couta
couta boat
couteau

WORDS THAT END LIKE COUSIN

anchusin
assassin
Banjarmasin
basin
country cousin
first cousin
full cousin
khamsin
Limousin
Mersin
moccasin
original sin
poussin
resin
second cousin
shirt-tail cousin
sin
Tessin
wash-hand basin
Wisconsin

Synonyms and antonyms of cousin in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cousin» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COUSIN

Find out the translation of cousin to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cousin from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cousin» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

堂表兄弟姊妹
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

primo
570 millions of speakers

English

cousin
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चचेरे भाई
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

اِبْنُ العَمِّ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

двоюродный брат
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

primo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চাচাত ভাই
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cousin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

sepupu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Cousin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

いとこ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

사촌
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Seduluré
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

anh em họ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உறவினர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चुलत भाऊ अथवा बहीण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hala kızı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cugino
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kuzyn
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

двоюрідний брат
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

văr
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ξάδελφος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

neef
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kusin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fetter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cousin

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COUSIN»

The term «cousin» is very widely used and occupies the 11.211 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COUSIN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «cousin» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «cousin» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cousin

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10 QUOTES WITH «COUSIN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word cousin.
1
Martin Amis
When I go back to the core of my childhood, my cousin Lucy seems always to be in the peripheral vision of my memories. She is off to one side, always off to one side, with a book, with a scheme or a project or an enterprise.
2
Adam Beach
I have a cousin who is a spiritual advisor for Native veterans in Canada, so I'm very familiar with the history of Natives in the military. And growing up as an American Indian myself, the story of Ira Hayes is one that is often told.
3
Tom Bennett
My dad has done a bit of research on our family tree, and we can trace it quite far back. My dad believes he has traced us back to being a great-great-great-great-great-great cousin of Wellington.
4
Zach Braff
Everyone has an idea that they think would be a great movie. Everyone has a cousin who they think you should work with.
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Connie Britton
My twin sister, my cousin, and I used to write and perform plays for my family. We raided the closets for costumes and fought over parts. I'm sure I was the bossiest one.
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Beverly Cleary
I have lovely memories of Los Angeles in the 1930s. I came down to live with my mother's cousin and they invited me to come and go to junior college for a year.
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Gail Collins
I kind of think that if you show conspiracy theorists a photo of the dead Bin Laden they will come up with an explanation for why it's really a Photoshopped picture of Bin Laden asleep. Or his dead cousin Fred. Donald Trump apparently believes that Bin Laden is dead, so that ought to be enough for the Middle East.
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Kerry Condon
I'm used to riding horses. My father used to breed horses when I was a child. I grew up in Tipperary, in the country, and lots of people have horses there. If my parents hadn't been in the business, we would have them anyway, as pets. And my cousin Richard is a jockey.
9
Coolio
I'm still waiting for someone to call me to cater their wedding. But that's gonna cost you. If you want my cousin Jerez to play the sax, that's going to cost you a little more. The sky's the limit after that.
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Cliff Curtis
While I respect my cousin Annette Sykes' commitment in engaging in the political process, I do not endorse or support any political party.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COUSIN»

Discover the use of cousin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cousin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Killer's Cousin
After being accused and acquitted in the death of his girlfriend, seventeen-year-old David is sent to live with his aunt, uncle, and young cousin to avoid the media frenzy.
Nancy Werlin, 2009
2
My Cousin Rachel
I threw the piece of paper on the fire.
Daphne du Maurier, 2012
3
Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin
At first Henry's very neat cousin doesn't like the cookies from under his bed or Mudge's slobbery kisses, but when they all play frisbee, she begins to enjoy her visit.
Cynthia Rylant, 1994
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Cousin Kate
Cousin Kate shows all the ingredients that made Georgette Heyer a romantic novelist, beloved to a huge worldwide readership.
Georgette Heyer, 2011
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Cousin Bette
A fine example of European realist fiction, the story recounts the attempt of a disgruntled housewife to bring about the misery and destruction of her entire extended family. Fans of Tolstoy's War and Peace will enjoy Cousin Bette.
Honore de Balzac, 2010
6
Our American Cousin
The complete script of the comic drama performed at Ford's Theater the night Abraham Lincoln was shot. A facsimile of the oroginal publication.
Tom Taylor, 2006
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Cousin Ruth's Tooth
The Fister clan joins in a wild search for Cousin Ruth's missing tooth, hunting high and low until the Queen and little Ruth find the answer to the mystery.
Amy MacDonald, 2003
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My Crazy Cousin Courtney
When Cathy's California cousin comes to spend the summer with her in New York City, Cathy must spend all her time trying to keep up with her in one outrageous adventure after another.
Judi Miller, Jim Miller, 1993
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Dogecoin - Bitcoin's poor cousin?:
If you've heard of Dogecoin, maybe you thought it was a joke.
John Stevenson, 2013
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Cousin John: The Story of a Boy and a Small Smart Pig
The author describes his relationship with Cousin John, the pet pig his father gave him on his tenth birthday, the adventures they had together, and how Cousin John helped to bring him closer to his father.
Walter Paine, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COUSIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cousin is used in the context of the following news items.
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First cousin marriages in Pakistani communities leading to 'appalling …
First-cousin marriages, which are are legal in the UK, are practised within Britain's Pakistani community, as well as among some Arab and ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Cousin Vinnie's in Leesburg offers 42 specialty chicken wing flavors
The Vittorias decided to expand their restaurant, offering more food varieties, more seating and changed the name to Cousin Vinnie's Family ... «Daily Commercial, Jul 15»
3
George woman charged for reportedly attacking husband, brother …
She allegedly grabbed a knife and fled from the home, and went to the trailer shared by his brother and cousin. Salazar reportedly began ... «iFIBER One News, Jul 15»
4
Cousin-killer gets 26-to-life for bloody stabbing
A Lake Elsinore man who killed his cousin by stabbing him more than two dozen times in his Long Beach apartment was sentenced today to 26 ... «MyNewsLA.com, Jul 15»
5
Coronation Street spoiler: Kym Marsh welcomes new cousin Shayne …
The former X Factor winner is excited to be joining the cobbles as Aidan Connor, the distant cousin of Kym's character Michelle Connor and ... «Liverpool Echo, Jul 15»
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Ex-national footballer survives crash, cousin killed
Alijus said Rozaimi, 23, was travelling in a car driven by his cousin Mohd Farris Mahamud, when the tyre of the car exploded, causing Farris to ... «Malay Mail Online, Jul 15»
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Ministry of Justice confirms Erdoğan's cousin allocated car
The Zaman daily recently reported that Er was given an official car, which was confirmed by the ministry. However, the ministry claimed the ... «Today's Zaman, Jul 15»
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Minor girl raped by cousin brother in Rajasthan
A 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped and beaten up by her cousin brother in Ajari-Kala village here, police said today. The victim's father ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
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Cousin Jack's Mariposa Evenings Presents Music in the Art Park on …
Cousin Jack's Mariposa Evenings - brought to you by The Mariposa County Arts Council and its many fine sponsors - presents, live in concert, ... «Sierra Sun Times, Jul 15»
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Is that stranger opposite you a distant cousin?
If that person sitting opposite you on the bus or train looks strangely familiar – or even just strange – there could be a very good reason. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»

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