nephew
noun
neph·ew
ˈne-(ˌ)fyü 
chiefly British -(ˌ)vyü
plural nephews
1
: a son of one's brother, sister, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
2
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Jones will celebrate his nephew’s life during a community event at Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church, 1901 Rozzelles Ferry Rd.
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2024
Megalopolis is even a family affair with Coppola’s sister Talia Shire, nephew Jason Schwartzman and granddaughter Romy Mars all appearing.
—Madeleine Janz, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2024
Megalopolis is even a family affair with Coppola’s sister Talia Shire, nephew Jason Schwartzman and granddaughter Romy Mars all appearing.
—Madeleine Janz, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
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“Nephew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nephew. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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nephew
noun
neph·ew
ˈnef-yü
: a son of one's brother, sister, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
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