great-niece

American  

[greyt-nees] / ˈgreɪtˌnis /

noun

1. a daughter of one's nephew or niece; grandniece.

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great-niece British  

noun

1. a daughter of one's nephew or niece; granddaughter of one's brother or sister

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Etymology

Origin of great-niece

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Violet ended up going to Italy where she learnt the language and "did good works", said her great-niece, adding: "It was that kind of age where rich people gave alms to the poor."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

It was Ms Berry’s great-niece who saved her, helping her wade through three to four feet of water, as she had a hip replacement a while back.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2024

“You’re our hero,” Mr. Hurwitz, whose identity was confirmed by a great-niece, Sarah Hurwitz Robey, said moments later, as Mr. Zelensky knelt next to him for a photograph.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2024

Perrin alternates Frances’ timeline with that of her great-niece, Annie, a relative invited to help crack the case.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024

Maggie Medlin, Backy Medlin’s great-niece, was hired to take her place.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly