Nephew

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈnÉ›v.ju/ (somewhat dated) or IPA: /ˈnÉ›f.ju/
• GenAm IPA: /ˈnÉ›f.ju/

Origin

From Middle English nevew, neveu ("nephew, grandson"), from Old French neveu ("nephew, grandson"), from Latin nepōtem, accusative of nepōs ("nephew, grandson"), from Proto-Indo-European *nepot- ("grandchild, sister's son"). Cognate with Old English nefa ("nephew, grandson"). More at neve.

Noun

1. A son of one's sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either a son of one's brother (fraternal nephew) or a son of one's sister (sororal nephew).

Synonyms

• neve

Antonyms

• with regards to gender niece
• with regards to ancestry uncle, aunt

Hypernyms

• nibling

Derived terms

• great-nephew
• half nephew