Word Usage – What Is the Term for the Grandson of My Aunt?

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How should I call the grandson of my aunt?
Should I call him cousin or something else? What is the generally accepted term?

Best Answer

There are many terms that could be used for this relation. Even though technically he is your second-nephew, but mostly the phrase "first cousin once removed" is used.

According to answers of a similar question on Quora:

The “technical” genealogical term is “first cousin once removed.” You and your cousin are of the same generation, sharing grandparents. Your cousin’s child is one generation younger than you, so “removed” one generation

Wikipedia also defines the mentioned term as "A first cousin's child"

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