great-niece

American

[greyt-nees] / ˈgreɪtˌnis /

noun

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

great-niece British

noun

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

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And true to her intentions, the reel caught the attention of Maiya Sykes, an L.A.-based performer and Whitten’s great-niece, who offered Frank a more personal understanding of the designer.

From Los Angeles Times

Sources have told US media that James bought the home for her great-niece in 2020 and that the relative never paid rent for the home.

From BBC

Her great-niece, Stephanie Bell, described her as a greatly positive person who is "always living life to the full".

From BBC

The new baby, Athena, is the grandchild of the Duke and Duchess of York and a great-niece to King Charles.

From BBC

She grabbed her purse, handing it to her great-niece, who carried it over her head while helping Ms Berry to safety.

From BBC

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