Synonyms for nephew
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : nef-yoo or, esp. British, nev-yoo |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈnɛf yu or, esp. British, ˈnɛv yu |
Top 10 synonyms for nephew Other synonyms for the word nephew
- agnate
- beau
- blood
- boyfriend
- brother-in-law
- clansperson
- cognate
- connection
- father-in-law
- folks
- gentleman
- grandfather
- grandparents
- great-grandparents
- in-laws
- kin
- kinsman
- kinsperson
- kinswoman
- mother-in-law
- Mr.
- nephew
- niece
- papa
- relation
- sib
- sibling
- sir
- sister-in-law
- son
- spouse
- stepbrother
- stepparent
- stepsister
- swain
- uncle
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for nephew
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