Cousin (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. the son or daughter of an uncle or aunt.
  2. one related by descent in a diverging line from a known common ancestor, as from one's grandparent or from one's father's or mother's sister or brother.
  3. a kinsman or kinswoman; relative.
  4. a person or thing related to another by similar natures, languages, geographical proximity, etc.: Our Canadian cousins are a friendly people.
  5. a gullible, innocent person who is easily duped or taken advantage of.
  6. a term of address used by a sovereign in speaking, writing, or referring to another sovereign or a high-ranking noble.
noun
  1. French philosopher and educational reformer: founder of the method of eclecticism in French philosophy.
noun
  1. the child of one's aunt or uncle
  2. 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 (or loosely second cousin) is the child of one's first cousin
  3. a member of a group related by race, ancestry, interests, etc
  4. a title used by a sovereign when addressing another sovereign or a nobleman
noun
  1. Victor (viktɔr). 1792–1867, French philosopher and educational reformer
Cousin (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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