Aunt vs. Nephew

Aunt vs. Nephew — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Aunt and Nephew

Auntnoun

The sister or sister-in-law of one’s parent.

Nephewnoun

A son of one's sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either a son of one's brother (fraternal nephew) or a son of one's sister (sororal nephew).

Auntnoun

(affectionate) A woman of an older generation than oneself, especially a friend of one's parents, by means of fictive kin.

Nephewnoun

(archaic) A son of one's child, grandson.

Auntnoun

(obsolete) Any elderly woman.

Nephewnoun

a son of your brother or sister

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Auntnoun

(obsolete) A procuress or bawd.

Auntnoun

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle