nephew
UK: ˈnefjuː | US: ˈnefjuː
n. a son of one's sibling or sibling-in-law
n. (archaic) a descendant or younger male relative
The word "nephew" traces back to Latin nepos, which broadly meant "grandson" or "descendant." In Old French, it evolved into neveu, retaining the sense of a male descendant but narrowing to focus on siblings' sons. English borrowed it in the 13th century, preserving the familial meaning. Over time, "nephew" specialized to mean specifically a brother's or sister's son, while the broader sense of "descendant" faded.
My nephew just started his first year at university.
She gifted her nephew a toy train for his birthday.
In the will, he left a portion of his estate to his nephew.
The king’s nephew was next in line for the throne.
(Archaic) "The nobleman welcomed his nephews and nieces to the family gathering."