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

Lady Jane, a Protestant great-niece of Henry VIII, was born at the 15th-Century Grade-II* listed scheduled monument in 1537 and became queen on 9 July 1553.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

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 • Nov. 13, 2025

When her great-niece arrived, she found Ms Berry trying to save some of her belongings by putting them up high.

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

She ran into the kitchen and threw herself in front of her great-niece.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell