avunculate
Meanings
noun
- 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.
adj
- Pertaining to a society where the avunculate is of central importance.
- Pertaining to a marriage to one's aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.
Word forms
Etymology
From Latin avuncul(us) (“uncle”) + -ate.
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