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avunculate Tweet Definition of avunculate Like Definition of avunculate on Facebook
noun 
  1. the relationship between a man and his sister's children, generally her sons.
  1. (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.
Etymology: From Latin avunculus: uncle.

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