cousinage
/ˈkʌzənɪdʒ/
noun
- The relationship or state of being cousins; kinship between cousins.
- In some cultures, cousinage is considered very important for social ties.
- They traced their cousinage back several generations.
- The family reunion celebrated the cousinage that connected everyone.
- A group or collection of cousins.
- The entire cousinage gathered for the holiday dinner.
- Her cousinage includes over twenty people from three different countries.
- The wedding brought together a large cousinage from both sides of the family.