great-nephew

noun

great-neph·​ew ˈgrāt-ˈnef-(ˌ)yü How to pronounce great-nephew (audio)
chiefly British -ˈnev-

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Deputy Prime Minister Minister Óscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, a great-nephew of Fidel and Raúl Castro, is another potential successor, though less likely, some told us. Sarah Fitzpatrick, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026 The letter, believed missing for decades, was recently found in a leather Harrods suitcase by Stillman’s great-nephew, William Westacott. Ana Salas, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026 He is survived by his parents, John and Sandra Witherspoon, two siblings, seven nieces and nephews, one great-nephew, aunts, uncles, extended relatives and friends. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Feb. 2026 In addition to her sister, survivors include her nieces, Kellie and Kate; her brother-in-law, Jimmie; her great-nieces, Madison, Macy and Piper; and her great-nephew, Clay. Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 2 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for great-nephew

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First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of great-nephew was in 1580

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