nephew

Meanings

• Noun

  A male child of one's brother or sister.

  - "My nephew loves playing soccer."
  - "She is going to visit her nephew this weekend."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnɛf.ju/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

grandson , neve

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nephew
herew , new , clue

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Variants

List of all variants of nephew that leads to same result
nephew , nephews , great-nephew , great-nephews

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Etymology

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Derived from Old English 'nefa' meaning 'younger brother' or 'nep' meaning 'younger' and 'fa' meaning 'brother'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nephew' is also used metaphorically to refer to someone who is close to and supports someone like a brother.

2. In some cultures, the relationship between an uncle and nephew is considered sacred and holds special significance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Niece: Female equivalent of a nephew, being a daughter of one's brother or sister.

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Culture

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In many cultures, nephews hold a significant role in families, particularly in traditional societies where they are often considered close to being part of the immediate family. Nephews have been featured in various forms of literature, such as 'Uncle Vanya' by Anton Chekhov, where the complex relationship between an uncle and his nephew is explored.

How to Memorize "nephew"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a family gathering, and think about the relationship between a brother and his sister's child.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nephew' with the image of a young boy or a close family member.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'N Ever Forget Uncles Provide Entertainment' to remember that 'nephew' is a 'N'oun representing 'U'ncles' 'P'roviding 'E'ntertainment.

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