English · Family & People
relative
/ˈrɛlətɪv/
[/ˈrɛlətɪv/]
family member
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A person connected to another by blood or marriage.
Example
Several relatives travelled a long way to attend the wedding.
Several relatives travelled a long way to attend the wedding.
Etymology
From Latin "relativus," having reference to, from "referre," to relate.
How & Where It’s Used
A general word for any family member; "relation" is similar.