blood relationship

Nephew

Nephew

Definition

A nephew is the son of your sibling (or sometimes of your sibling-in-law).

How the relationship works

Same generation math as niece.

Example path

YouSisterSonShared ancestor: parent

Niece/nephew

Path: You → Sister → Son

Your sibling's descendant is your niece/nephew line.

  • Classification: blood
  • Cousin degree: 0
  • Shared ancestor: parent

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