ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cousinhood

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Cousinhood is a noun meaning Relationship as of cousins.

Meaning

Relationship as of cousins.

More Meanings

  1. The state or quality of being a cousin.
  2. (uncountable) Cousins, or persons related by blood, collectively.

Example Sentences

Being without a family, I am flattered with these temporary adoptions into a friend's family; I feel a sort of cousinhood, or uncleship, for the season

Word Forms

Synonyms for cousinhood

Depending on context, synonyms include cousinship.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cousinage, cousinry, cousiness, cousin-in-law, cousin-german, cousinette.

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