What does "cousinship" mean?

The state of being cousins, or the relationship that exists among cousins.

What is a synonym for "cousinship"?

Common synonyms include: affiliation, alliance, ancestry, blood, brotherhood, connection.

Pronounced //ˈkʌzənˌʃɪp//.

//ˈkʌzənˌʃɪp// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

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The state of being cousins, or the relationship that exists among cousins. countable, uncountable
"“How long did you reside with him and his sisters after the cousinship was discovered?”"

"“How long did you reside with him and his sisters after the cousinship was discovered?”"

From cousin + -ship.

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