Distant relative
Meaning
a relative who is not closely related, or not seen often
हिंदी मेंदूर का रिश्तेदार
Example Sentences
“He turned out to be a distant relative — a second cousin, actually.”
पता चला कि वह एक दूर का रिश्तेदार है — असल में, एक फुफेरा भाई।
⚠ Common Mistake
"Distant" is confused with "distanced" (a verb form) — different word entirely.
Good to Know
- Antonyms
- immediate family, close relative
- Countable
- countable
- Plural
- distant relatives
Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026
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