great-niece
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Definition
Noun A daughter of one's niece or nephew. This term specifies a familial relationship that is one generation younger than a niece or nephew, making the person the grandchild of one's sibling.
Usage
The term "great-niece" is used to precisely identify a specific family connection. It is a compound noun, but its core meaning is singular and specific. It is typically used in genealogical, formal, or descriptive contexts concerning family relationships. * You are the great-uncle or great-aunt of your great-niece.
Examples
- My brother's granddaughter is my great-niece.
- She sent a birthday card to her great-niece, who lives in another state.
- In the family tree, I am listed as the great-uncle to three great-nieces.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in the plural form great-nieces.
- He has five great-nieces and two great-nephews.
- The male counterpart is great-nephew (a son of one's niece or nephew).
Variants and Related Words
- Grandniece: This is a synonym and alternative term for "great-niece." Both are correct and interchangeable, though "great-niece" is more commonly used in everyday language.
- Great-nephew (n): The male equivalent; a son of one's niece or nephew.
- Great-aunt / Great-uncle (n): The relationship from the opposite perspective; the sibling of one's grandparent.
Synonyms
- Grandniece
Notes on Meaning
This term refers strictly to a specific biological or legal familial relationship. It does not have idiomatic or metaphorical meanings. The "great-" prefix in family terms like this indicates one additional generation of removal.
Noun
- a daughter of your niece or nephew