A Functional-Semantic and Cultural Analysis of the Kinship Terms Niece and Nephew in English (Pride and Prejudice)

Kinship terms constitute a significant lexical and cultural layer of any language, reflecting not only biological relations but also social structure, hierarchy, emotional distance, and cultural norms. This article provides a comprehensive functional-semantic analysis of the English kinship terms niece and nephew, with particular reference to their usage and implied meanings in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.