Synonyms for

Cousins

Verb / ˈkʌzʌnz / Another word for cousins — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cousins are children of one's uncle or aunt.

Synonyms & similar words

cousin cousingerman firstcousin fullcousin relatives kin siblings kinfolk clan tribe lineage connections kinspeople kinfolks kinsmen cousin-germans cousinly cognate people

Synonyms by register

Formal

collaterals kin relatives

Informal

fam kinfolk bros sis

Literary

kindred spirits fellow travelers

Antonyms

strangers unrelated outsiders enemies rivals opponents

Common collocations

  • first cousins
  • second cousins
  • cousins once removed
  • distant cousins
  • close cousins
  • my cousins
  • his cousins

Word family

noun cousin

Usage note

The term 'cousin' refers to a child of one's uncle or aunt. It is a specific familial relationship and generally does not have direct antonyms in the sense of opposite relationships.

Example sentences

  1. I love spending time with my cousins.
  2. My cousins and I have the same grandparents.
  3. My cousin is like a brother to me.
  4. I have a lot of cousins on my mom's side of the family.
  5. My cousins and I are planning a family reunion.

Quotes

  • A cousin is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost.
  • Cousins are friends that will love you forever.
  • Cousins are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer.

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