first cousin

noun

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Following rumors that Zac is actor Ben Affleck's first cousin once removed, many have questioned how valid their family ties might be — a subject that his wife, influencer Jennifer Affleck, addressed while talking to PEOPLE in May 2025. Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 15 May 2025 There were also reminiscences from some of the people who were closest to Jones, including his two of his first cousins, Terry Connolly and Tracy Connley Johnson. Derrick Bryson Taylor, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 Stephen’s father and Robbie’s father are brothers, which makes the pair first cousins. Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025 The solar installer was founded by his first cousins, Lyndon and Peter Rive, and funded by Musk, who served as board chair. Lora Kolodny,ari Levy, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for first cousin

Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of first cousin was in 1649

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“First cousin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20cousin. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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