Sentence examples for great aunt from inspiring English sources

The phrase "great aunt" is correct and commonly used in written and spoken English.
It is used to refer to the aunt of one's parent or grandparent. It can also refer to one's grandparent's sister. Example: My great aunt Mary was a women's rights activist in the 1960s. I visited my great aunt on Thanksgiving and she made the best pumpkin pie. I have two great aunts on my mother's side, both of whom live in Florida.

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great aunt

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Alternative form of great-aunt

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Beloved great aunt and great great aunt.

Cherished great aunt.

Cherished aunt, great aunt and great, great aunt.

Dear aunt, great aunt and great great aunt.

Adored aunt, great aunt and great-great aunt.

Caring great aunt of Jeff.

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Beloved Aunt, Great-Aunt and Great-great Aunt.

She was a beloved aunt, great-aunt and great-great aunt.

Devoted aunt, greataunt and great-great aunt.

Proud great-great aunt of Benjamin Yonaton Sande.

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