nephew-in-law

Sibling's child's husband

A nephew-in-law is the husband of one's niece, or the nephew of one's spouse.

The term follows the pattern of other "-in-law" relationships that arise through marriage rather than blood.

Like many extended in-law terms, it sees limited everyday use—people often simply say "my niece's husband" or refer to the person by name rather than by this formal kinship designation.

extended-family

relatives

Those connected by blood

relations

marriage-connection

wedding

Marriage rite and feast

reception · vows

Opposites
family connection type

nephew-in-lawuncle-in-law

Relative by marriage, male

aunt-in-law · nephew · blood relative · parent-in-law · consanguine

social closeness/belonging

nephew-in-lawstranger

Person not yet known

outsider · non-relative · outcast · enemy

Family

nephew, nephews, laws, lawful, lawless, lawfully, outlaw, outlaws, outlawed

Familiarity
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