granduncle
Grandparent's male sibling
A granduncle is the brother of one's grandparent—equivalently, an uncle of one's parent.
The term great-uncle means the same thing and is more common: My granduncle served in World War II.
The relationship is two generations removed from oneself.
Brother's daughter's son
- great-nieceSibling's granddaughter, once removed
- auntParent's sister or equivalent
- nephewSibling's male offspring
- nieceSibling's female offspring
cousin · second cousin · once removed · twice removed · extended family · relative · kin · kindred
Inherited cultural legacy
- forebearsAncestral family members
- ancestorsThose from whom one descends
- progenitorsOriginal ancestors of a lineage
- rootsUnderground nutrient absorbers
ancestral · family history · legacy · pedigree · descent · antecedents · forbear · predecessor
Male head of family
- seniorHigher in rank
- agedAdvanced in years
- elderlyAdvanced in age
- older generationThose born earlier
wisdom · experience · longevity · silver-haired · octogenarian · nonagenarian · retirement · seniority
great-nephew
Brother's daughter's son
- great-nieceSibling's granddaughter, once removed
- auntParent's sister or equivalent
- nephewSibling's male offspring
niece · cousin · second cousin · once removed · twice removed · extended family · relative · kin · kindred · family tree
heritage
Inherited cultural legacy
- forebearsAncestral family members
- ancestorsThose from whom one descends
- progenitorsOriginal ancestors of a lineage
roots · ancestral · family history · legacy · pedigree · descent · antecedents · forbear · predecessor · family line
patriarch
Male head of family
older generation · wisdom · experience · longevity · silver-haired · octogenarian · nonagenarian · retirement · seniority · old-timer
venerable
Deserving honor for dignity
honorable · distinguished · beloved · cherished · admired · dear · wise · mentor · storyteller · family historian