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Cousin

Definition:

A cousin is a relative who shares a common ancestor, typically a person's aunt or uncle's child. Cousins are part of extended family and can be close in age or distant in terms of relationship.

Senses:

1. Noun: A family relation who is a child of one's aunt or uncle.
2. Noun: A relative with whom one shares a common ancestor, but not a direct parent-child relationship.
3. Noun: A person from the same country, locality, or community as oneself.

Sample Sentences:

1. My cousin is visiting us from out of town.

2. I have many cousins, and we often have family reunions.

3. Our cousins moved to a different state for college.

4. He introduced me to his cousin, who happened to live in my neighborhood.

5. In Chinese culture, it is common for cousins to be considered as brothers and sisters.

6. The festival celebrates the diversity of different cousins from various regions around the world.

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