Niece vs. Nephew

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

Niecenoun

A daughter of one’s sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either the daughter of one's brother ("fraternal niece"), or of one's sister ("sororal niece").

My niece just celebrated her 15th birthday.

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).

Niecenoun

a daughter of your brother or sister

Nephewnoun

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

Nephewnoun

a son of your brother or sister

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