Relatives vocabulary list with definitions

Relatives vocabulary list with definitions

Relatives: A relative is a person who is part of your family. Parents, siblings, uncles, aunts, grandparents, cousins, nieces and nephews. A relative can be connected to your family through blood or by marriage.

List of Relatives vocabulary

Relatives vocabulary definitions and example

Aunt:

• Definition: The sister of one’s father or mother or the wife of one’s uncle.
• Example: My aunt always bakes the best cookies during the holidays.

Brother:

• Definition: A male sibling.
• Example: My brother and I often play video games together.

Brother-in-law:

• Definition: The brother of one’s spouse.
• Example: My brother-in-law is coming over for dinner tonight.

Cousin:

• Definition: The child of one’s uncle or aunt.
• Example: My cousin and I went to the same high school.

Daughter:

• Definition: A female child.
• Example: My daughter loves to draw and paint.

Daughter-in-law:

• Definition: The wife of one’s son.
• Example: My daughter-in-law is a talented musician.

Father:

• Definition: A male parent.
• Example: My father taught me how to ride a bike.

Father-in-law:

• Definition: The father of one’s spouse.
• Example: My father-in-law is an excellent chef.

Grandchild:

• Definition: A child of one’s son or daughter.
• Example: My grandchild visits me every weekend.

Grandfather:

• Definition: The father of one’s father or mother.
• Example: My grandfather fought in the war.

Grandmother:

• Definition: The mother of one’s father or mother.
• Example: My grandmother tells the best stories.

Great-grandfather:

• Definition: The father of one’s grandparent.
• Example: My great-grandfather lived to be 100 years old.

Great-grandmother:

• Definition: The mother of one’s grandparent.
• Example: My great-grandmother was a famous artist.

Half-brother:

• Definition: A brother with whom one shares one parent only.
• Example: My half-brother and I have different fathers.

Half-sister:

• Definition: A sister with whom one shares one parent only.
• Example: My half-sister lives in another city.

Husband:

• Definition: A married man; the spouse of a woman.
• Example: Her husband travels a lot for work.

Mother:

• Definition: A female parent.
• Example: My mother always knows how to make me feel better.

Mother-in-law:

• Definition: The mother of one’s spouse.
• Example: My mother-in-law is a very kind woman.

Nephew:

• Definition: The son of one’s brother or sister.
• Example: My nephew just started kindergarten.

Niece:

• Definition: The daughter of one’s brother or sister.
• Example: My niece is learning to play the piano.

Parent:

• Definition: A mother or father.
• Example: Being a parent is a lot of hard work.

Sibling:

• Definition: A brother or sister.
• Example: I have three siblings – two brothers and one sister.

Sister:

• Definition: A female sibling.
• Example: My sister is getting married next year.

Sister-in-law:

• Definition: The sister of one’s spouse.
• Example: My sister-in-law is a doctor.

Son:

• Definition: A male child.
• Example: My son loves playing soccer.

Son-in-law:

• Definition: The husband of one’s daughter.
• Example: My son-in-law is an engineer.

Spouse:

• Definition: A husband or wife.
• Example: My spouse and I have been married for 20 years.

Stepbrother:

• Definition: The son of one’s stepparent.
• Example: My stepbrother and I get along very well.

Stepfather:

• Definition: The husband of one’s mother, not one’s biological father.
• Example: My stepfather taught me how to drive.

Stepmother:

• Definition: The wife of one’s father, not one’s biological mother.
• Example: My stepmother is very supportive.

Stepsister:

• Definition: The daughter of one’s stepparent.
• Example: My stepsister and I share a room.

Stepson:

• Definition: The son of one’s spouse by a former marriage.
• Example: My stepson just graduated from college.

Stepdaughter:

• Definition: The daughter of one’s spouse by a former marriage.
• Example: My stepdaughter is very talented.

Uncle:

• Definition: The brother of one’s father or mother or the husband of one’s aunt.
• Example: My uncle is visiting us next week.

Wife:

• Definition: A married woman; the spouse of a man.
• Example: His wife is a lawyer.

Boyfriend:

• Definition: A man who is romantically involved with someone.
• Example: Her boyfriend took her out for a nice dinner.

Child:

• Definition: A young human being below the age of puberty.
• Example: The child was playing in the park.

Classmate:

• Definition: A fellow member of a class at school.
• Example: My classmate helped me with my homework.

Colleague:

• Definition: A person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business.
• Example: My colleague and I are working on a project together.

Descendant:

• Definition: A person who is descended from a particular ancestor.
• Example: He is a direct descendant of the royal family.

Enemy:

• Definition: A person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.
• Example: They have been enemies for many years.

Friends:

• Definition: People with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.
• Example: My friends and I go out every weekend.

Girlfriend:

• Definition: A woman who is romantically involved with someone.
• Example: His girlfriend bought him a birthday present.

Granddaughter:

• Definition: The daughter of one’s son or daughter.
• Example: My granddaughter is the joy of my life.

Grandson:

• Definition: The son of one’s son or daughter.
• Example: My grandson loves playing chess.

Guardian:

• Definition: A person who is legally responsible for someone else.
• Example: My uncle is my legal guardian.

Guide:

• Definition: A person who shows the way to others.
• Example: Our guide led us through the mountains.

Heir:

• Definition: A person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person’s death.
• Example: He is the heir to his father’s estate.

Kinship:

• Definition: Blood relationship.
• Example: The sense of kinship among the tribe members was strong.

Neighbour:

• Definition: A person living near or next door to the speaker or person referred to.
• Example: Our neighbour is very friendly.

Preceptor:

• Definition: A teacher or instructor.
• Example: The preceptor guided the students through their research.

Relative:

• Definition: A person connected by blood or marriage.
• Example: We are having a family reunion with all our relatives.

Roommate:

• Definition: A person with whom one shares a room or rooms.
• Example: My roommate and I split the rent.

Teacher:

• Definition: A person who teaches, especially in a school.
• Example: My teacher explains the lessons very clearly.

Tutor:

• Definition: A private teacher, typically one who teaches a single student or a very small group.
• Example: I hired a tutor to help me with math.

Waiter:

• Definition: A man whose job is to serve customers at their tables in a restaurant.
• Example: The waiter took our order.

Widow:

• Definition: A woman who has lost her spouse by death and has not remarried.
• Example: The widow lived alone in a large house.

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