Definition

Describing people who are related by blood or share a common ancestor.

Example

The consanguine relationship between the siblings was evident in their similar features.

Conversation

Did you know that we have some consanguine relatives in the area?

Really? I didn't realize we had family nearby!

Yeah, they’re actually my second cousins on my mom's side.

That's cool! We should plan a family reunion to meet them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Consanguine → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "sanguis" (meaning blood). The word refers to people who are related by blood or share a common ancestry.

Memory Tip

Think of people who are 'together' ('con-') by 'blood' ('sanguis') — that's why consanguine means related by blood.

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