eli5 What does it mean when a relative is “twice removed”?

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eli5 What does it mean when a relative is “twice removed”?

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Like others have said it’s the difference in generation but another way to think about it is the difference in how many “greats” there are between you and the common ancestor.

So if you’re related with a common ancestor who is your great great grandfather and another persons great grandfather then you’d be once removed.

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