Another Word For 2nd cousin

Meaning

A 2nd cousin is a relative who shares a common great-grandparent with you, meaning you and your 2nd cousin are both descended from your grandparents’ siblings. In simpler terms, if your parent and their parent (your 2nd cousin's parent) are first cousins, then you and your 2nd cousin are related through your great-grandparents.

Synonyms

• None (2nd cousin does not have direct synonyms)

Antonyms

• None (there are no direct antonyms for the term 2nd cousin)

Etymology

The term "2nd cousin" comes from the word "cousin," which is derived from the Latin "cognatus," meaning "blood relation." The "2nd" indicates that the relationship is two generations removed from the common ancestor, which in this case is the great-grandparents.

Examples

1. "At the family reunion, I discovered that my 2nd cousin lives just a few towns over."
2. "My mom was excited to meet her 2nd cousin for the first time after all these years."
3. "Even though we're 2nd cousins, I feel like we have a strong bond due to our shared family history."