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His dad, Dave Affleck, is Ben and Casey Affleck’s first cousin.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
The outlet reports that Zac's dad is Ben's first cousin, making Zac their first cousin once removed, and Jennifer…a canny influencer.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2024
Ben and Casey Affleck’s first cousin once removed Zac Affleck is set to appear on Hulu’s new reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives alongside his wife, TikTok star Jen Affleck.
—Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
The royal, who was a first cousin to Prince Philip, died at an Athens hospital, according to The Telegraph citing local outlets.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 29 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1649, in the meaning defined above
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“First cousin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20cousin. Accessed 21 Sep. 2024.
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