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Term: FULL COUSIN
Definition: A full cousin is a cousin who shares both sets of grandparents with you. This means that your parents are siblings and your grandparents are the same on both sides of the family.
Definition: A full cousin is a first cousin, meaning they share a set of grandparents with you.
Example: Your mother's brother's child is your full cousin because you share the same set of grandparents on your mother's side.
Explanation: Full cousins are also known as first cousins because they are the children of your parents' siblings. The term "full" is used to distinguish them from half-cousins, who share only one grandparent with you. The example given shows how a full cousin is related to you through your mother's side of the family.