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===is family of=== | ===is family of=== | ||
This is a perfect example for the 'in need of comment' category. Being part of a family can mean a lot of things, and many people have different ideas of how to put those into words. Beneath you'll find a list of preferred wording for those relations. | This is a perfect example for the 'in need of comment' category. Being part of a family can mean a lot of things, and many people have different ideas of how to put those into words. Beneath you'll find a list of preferred wording for those relations. | ||
While it should be as neutral as possible, the (usually) older family member should always be mentioned first. Even there are exceptions - an uncle can be born later than a nephew - this will still use the same template. | While it should be as neutral as possible, the (usually) older family member should always be mentioned first. Even there are exceptions - an uncle can be born later than a nephew - this will still use the same template. There will be no distinction between fraternal or maternal grandparents, uncles, aunts, etc. | ||
Relationships in families can be genetic or non-genetic. The latter include marriages and adoptions. So if your mother's brother mothers a woman, she will still be considered your aunt. | |||
* ancestor | |||
* great great grandparent - great great grandchild | * great great grandparent - great great grandchild | ||
* great grandparent - great grandchild | * great grandparent - great grandchild | ||
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* uncle - nephew | * uncle - nephew | ||
* uncle - niece | * uncle - niece | ||
* | * greatuncle - greatnephew | ||
* | * greatuncle - greatniece | ||
* aunt - nephew | * aunt - nephew | ||
* aunt - niece | * aunt - niece | ||
* | * greataunt - greatnephew | ||
* | * greataunt - greatniece | ||
* cousins | * cousins | ||
* siblings | * siblings | ||