nephew
/ˈnɛf.ju/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: nephews
Sense 1
Meaning · English
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).
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A son of one's cousin or cousin-in-law
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “nephew” mean?
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).
Is “nephew” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.