nephew

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    The male children of one's siblings. Nephew is also a traditional term of formal endearment, one that signifies the relationship of affinity and mentorship that exists between an elder and a younger male member of the Navajo community.

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    "An old Navajo brave and his nephew, both huddled in their blankets, circa 1901" by Charles C.

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    Manuscript Occurrences