Definition

The condition or relationship of being cousins, which refers to the family connection between individuals who share a common ancestor.

Example

Their cousinship made family gatherings more enjoyable and lively.

Conversation

Did you know that our cousinship connects us to so many family stories?

I had no idea! It makes our family tree feel way more interesting.

Yeah, I love learning about our cousinship during family gatherings.

Same here! It really brings everyone closer together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cousinship → It is formed from "cousin" (from Old French *cousin*, meaning a relative or family member) and "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "cousinship" refers to the state of being cousins or the relationship between cousins.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'cousin' as a family member and '-ship' indicating a state or condition, so 'cousinship' means the condition of being related as cousins.

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