
Cousin
Family Connections
Understanding 'cousin' helps grasp family tree relationships and conversations about relatives.
At the reunion, I finally understood how we were cousins.
Cultural Variance
'Cousin' may imply a close or distant relationship, varying by cultural norms and individual family dynamics.
In some cultures, a distant cousin is still considered close family.
Degree Specification
Specify the 'degree' (first, second) when discussing cousins to clarify the exact relation.
Her second cousin is actually her grandmother's sister's grandchild.