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Second cousin

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1 English

1.1 Noun Phrase

1.1.1 Usage Note
1.1.2 Translations
1.1.3 Related terms

English

Noun Phrase

second cousin, plural second cousins

  1. One of the persons who have a common great-grandparent. Grandchild of one's grandaunt or granduncle.

Usage Note

Starting with two second cousins (two persons with a common great-grandparent), the relationship between one of those persons and the offspring of the other is second cousin once removed.

The relationship between one of those persons and the grandchild of the other is second cousin twice removed.

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