Complete Definition of "avunculate"

English
Etymology
From Latin avunculus: uncle.
Noun
en-noun

  1. the relationship between a man and his sister's children, generally her sons.

#(In certain tribal peoples, for example, the Korowai) refers to a special relationship between a man and a maternal uncle, and the mutual responsibilities between them.

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