grandnephew
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of grandnephew
Example Sentences
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Joe Kennedy III, a former House member and grandnephew of the late president, said the venue "is a living memorial to a fallen president and named for President Kennedy by federal law".
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025
When D’Amaro unveiled “A Magical Life” last summer, he did so noting he had the support of the Disney family, singling out Disney’s grandnephew, Roy P. Disney, who was in the audience.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2025
He had taken on the responsibility of raising his young grandnephew, and his wife sought guidance on managing the new expenses.
From Salon • Dec. 19, 2023
And he was succeeded by his grandnephew and adopted son Gaius, known as Caligula, who after a severe illness became insane.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
Although in his day-dreaming he had often pictured himself a nephew, grandnephew, or even a grandson, of Merchant Lyte, he had never once believed the relationship was that close.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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