Definition great- in American English

great- prefix

prefix

/ɡreɪt/

Example

my great-grandfather (=the grandfather of one of my parents)

Example

my great-aunt (=the aunt of one of my parents)

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Example

my great-granddaughter (=the daughter of my grandchild)

Example

my great-nephew (=the son of my nephew)

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