avunculate
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avunculate
- /əˈvʌŋkjʊlət/
Where it comes from
From Classical Latin avuncul(us) (“maternal uncle”) + -ate.
noun avunculates
- The relationship between a man and his sister's children, generally her sons.
- Among certain tribal peoples, for example, the Korowai, a special relationship between a man and a maternal uncle, and the mutual responsibilities between them.
adjective
- Pertaining to a society where the avunculate is of central importance. avunculate society
- Pertaining to a marriage to one's aunt, uncle, niece or nephew. avunculate marriage
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noun relationship between a man and his sister's children
| Español | avunculado |
|---|---|
| Português | avunculado |
| Français | avunculat |
| Deutsch | Avunkulat |
| Italiano | avuncolato |
| Русский | авункулат avunkulat |
adj pertaining to a society where the avunculate is of central importance
| Français | avunculaire |
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