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Cousin

Definition

A cousin is a person who is related to you by blood and shares at least one common ancestor.

Senses and Usages

Noun

1. A relative who is the child of one's aunt or uncle.
   Example sentence: My cousin Ben is coming over for dinner tonight.
2. A person who is from the same country, city, or town as oneself.
   Example sentence: I met a fellow New Yorker while traveling - turns out we're cousins!
3. A fellow human.
   Example sentence: We must always treat each other as cousins and show kindness.

Verb

1. To say or claim a kinship or connection.
   Example sentence: She likes to cousin with celebrities due to her small claim of fame.

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