nephew

This term specifies a male relative in the second degree of kinship. It carries a familial connotation of guardianship or mentorship, often appearing in contexts involving inheritance, family gatherings, or the passing of traditions from an older generation to a younger one. As a standard countable noun, it follows regular English pluralization rules. It is the direct masculine counterpart to the term niece, and together they categorize the children of siblings or siblings-in-law.