English Explanatory Dictionary

avuncuclan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A societal structure, where sons are raised by their maternal uncles.

Word forms

avuncuclan avuncuclans

Etymology

Combination of avuncular and clan. Coined by Lawrence J. Cunningham.

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