What is a great-aunt?
A great-aunt is the sister of one of your grandparents (a great-uncle is their brother). She is a child of your great-grandparents, one generation above your parent. Some genealogists prefer the term 'grand-aunt', but 'great-aunt' is the common name.
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Great-aunt or grand-aunt?+
Both mean your grandparent's sister. 'Great-aunt' is common usage; 'grand-aunt' is technically more precise.
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