What is another word for niece?

Common synonyms for niece include nephew.

What is the opposite of niece?

Antonyms of niece include nephew, son, brother, uncle, father.

Synonyms for

Verb / ni:s / Another word for niece — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A daughter of one's brother or sister, or of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law.

nephew kinswoman relative kinsperson kin relation connection ally associate companion friend colleague partner confidant supporter

Literary

daughter of one's sibling

nephew son brother uncle father cousin

Usage note

Niece refers specifically to the daughter of one's sibling. It is a gender-specific term; the male equivalent is nephew.

A niece is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost. - Marion C. Garretty
I love my niece to death. - Jill Scott
Aunt ― a double blessing. You love like a parent and act like a friend. - Unknown

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