Antonyms for nephew

Grammar : Noun

Spell : nef-yoo or, esp. British, nev-yoo

Phonetic Transcription : ˈnɛf yu or, esp. British, ˈnɛv yu

Definition of nephew

Origin : c.1300, from Old French neveu (Old North French nevu) "grandson, descendant," from Latin nepotem (nominative nepos) "sister's son, grandson, descendant," in post-Augustan Latin, "nephew," from PIE *nepot- "grandchild," and in a general sense, "male descendant other than son" (cf. Sanskrit napat "grandson, descendant;" Old Persian napat- "grandson;" Old Lithuanian nepuotis "grandson;" Dutch neef; German Neffe "nephew;" Old Irish nia, genitive niath "son of a sister," Welsh nei). Used in English in all the classical senses until meaning narrowed in 17c., and also as a euphemism for "the illegitimate son of an ecclesiastic" (1580s). The Old English cognate, nefa "nephew, stepson, grandson, second cousin" survived to 16c.

As in man : noun male human
As in relative : noun member of a family
As in kinsman : noun relative
As in kinswoman : noun relative

Example sentences :

It was Chrysippus, prince of Clazomenæ, the nephew of Anaxagoras.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

On his death-bed he charged his nephew to protect and cherish me as a sister.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

That's a scurvy welcome to give a nephew you haven't seen for eighteen years.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

His nephew was securely disposed of for the night, being fastened in his chamber.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

His nephew, with his coat stripped off, was sitting on the side of the bed.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

He was beginning to be more afraid and more distrustful of his nephew than ever.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

There sat his nephew in the old place, apparently not having stirred.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

"I should like to forget that you are my nephew," said the old man.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

He went back to the farmhouse to tell Paul of his nephew's escape.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

But suppose I don't know anything except you're Jasper's nephew?
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Synonyms for nephew

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