Cousin brother Meaning and Definition

Pronunciation

(kuzŋ “brʌðər”) 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

A relative who is the brother of one’s parent, typically someone who is not a biological sibling but shares a familial bond.

Examples

• I visited my cousin brother over the holidays.
• My cousin brother is a close friend.

Synonyms

• Brother-in-law
• Relative

Antonyms

• Stranger
• Acquaintance

Etymology

The word “cousin” comes from the Old French “cosin,” which is derived from the Latin “consobrinus,” meaning “of the same tribe.”

Usage Notes

Cousin brother is typically used in informal settings and is not as commonly used as other familial terms. It is often used to describe a close, familial bond.

Cultural References

Cousin brother has been featured in various TV shows and movies, including “The Simpsons” and “The Brady Bunch.”

Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases

A cousin brother is often considered an honorary member of a family.

Related Words or Phrases

Cousin, sibling, relative

Collocations

Cousin brother and family, cousin brother and friend

Frequency of Use

Cousin brother is a relatively rare term in modern language, used mostly in informal settings.

Common Misspellings

Cousin brudder, Cousin brothur