great-nephew

Meanings

• noun

  A great-nephew is the son of one's brother or sister.

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Synonyms

great-nephew

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Variants

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great-nephew , great-nephews

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Etymology

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The term 'great-nephew' comes from the Old English 'nefa' meaning 'nephew' and the Old English 'great' meaning 'grand' or 'great-grand'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that in some cultures, great-nephews are considered to be part of the immediate family?

2. In ancient Egypt, great-nephews often held important roles in the royal court.

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Related Concepts

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1. nephew: A nephew is the son of one's brother or sister. A great-nephew is the son of one's brother or sister's son.

2. cousin: A cousin is the child of one's aunt or uncle. A great-nephew is the child of one's brother or sister.

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Culture

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Great-nephews have played significant roles in various cultures and literature. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', Ophelia refers to Hamlet as her 'brother's son', which could be interpreted as Hamlet being her great-nephew.

How to Memorize "great-nephew"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a family tree with a brother or sister and their child, who is the great-nephew.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'great-nephew' with the idea of a 'grand-nephew' or 'grandson of a sibling'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'brother's son' to help recall the meaning of 'great-nephew'.

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