great-nephew
noun
a son of one's nephew or niece; grandnephew.
great-nephews
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pluralof great-nephew.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He describes his modern family tree as a sprawling “tribe,” counting 16 nephews and 42 great-nephews.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
According to his publicist, he is survived by his long-time partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima, two brothers and "numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews".
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
Prince Philipp is one of the Duke of Edinburgh's great-nephews from Germany - he's the grandson of the duke's eldest sister, Princess Margarita.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2021
Burgers, the great-nephews of steak, should also be cooked quickly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2017
And always my great-nephews send me the apples—every year—their father and their grandfather made the promise, and it has never been broken.
From Grandmother Dear A Book for Boys and Girls by Mrs. Molesworth
