What is another word for distant cousin?
Pronunciation: [dˈɪstənt kˈʌzən] (IPA) 
Distant cousin is a term commonly used to describe a relative who is not closely related in terms of blood and family ties. However, there are several words that can be used as synonyms to describe such kind of relatives. These include second or third cousin, once or twice removed, and collateral relative. A second or third cousin is a relative who shares the same great-grandparent as you but is from a different line of descent. Once or twice removed means that the relative is one or two generations apart from yours. A collateral relative is a relative who is related to you through a common ancestor but not in a direct line.
