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Stepniece and stepnephew are terms used to describe the children of one's stepchild. If an individual has a stepchild, and that stepchild subsequently has a child of their own, that child is considered the stepniece or stepnephew of the individual. These relationships are created through marriage or remarriage, rather than biological ties.

For example, if a person marries someone who already has a child, that child becomes their stepchild. If that stepchild later has a child, then the original person's stepniece or stepnephew is their stepchild's child. Conversely, from the perspective of the stepchild's child, the original person is their step-grandparent.

The term "stepniece" refers to a female stepchild of one's child, and "stepnephew" refers to a male stepchild of one's child. In situations where the gender is unknown or not specified, the term "step-child" might be used, though it's less common in reference to nieces and nephews. These relationships, like other stepfamily relationships, are recognized legally and socially, though the specific nature of the bond can vary greatly from family to family.