Definition: Someone in the same family; someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a peek, At a word that’s important, wonderfully sleek! We’ve got ‘relative,’ you see, it's quite a treat, Let’s break it down now, make our knowledge complete. The dictionary tells us, clear and bright, “Someone in the same family, shining light!” “Connected by blood, or marriage too,” “Or maybe adoption, fresh and new.” Think of your mom and dad, a lovely pair, They’re relatives to you, beyond compare! Your siblings too, a bond so true, Relatives all around, for me and you. And if you marry someone sweet and kind, A relative by marriage, you'll surely find! Or maybe adopted, a brand new start, Becoming family, with a loving heart. So ‘relative’ means connected, near or far, By ties of kinship, like a shining star! Now, does anyone have a good example to share? Don't be shy, let’s hear from you there!