Nephew (noun)

1. A son of one"s brother or sister, or of one"s brother-in-law or sister-in-law.
2. A descendant in the male line, especially the son of one's brother or sister.

Origin:

Middle english neveu, from old french neveu, from neveu "nephew", based on latin nepos "grandson, descendant", from ne- "not" + pater "father".

Examples:

1. He was my mother"s brother"s son, so he was my nephew.
2. She was delighted when her nephew was born.
3. The nephew inherited his uncle's fortune.
4. The nephew was named after his grandfather.
5. The nephew was very close to his aunt.