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first cousin
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A quick definition of first cousin:
Term: FIRST COUSIN
Definition: A first cousin is a family member who is the child of your aunt or uncle. This means that you share the same grandparents with your first cousin.
A more thorough explanation:
FIRST COUSIN
A first cousin is a relative who shares a grandparent with you. They are the children of your parents' siblings.
For example, if your father has a sister and she has a son, that son is your first cousin. Similarly, if your mother has a brother and he has a daughter, that daughter is also your first cousin.
Another example would be if your aunt on your mother's side has a son, he would be your first cousin.
These examples illustrate how first cousins are related through their grandparents and their parents' siblings.