noun, adj — 4 senses
/əˈvʌŋkjʊlət/
Etymology From Classical Latin avuncul(us) (“maternal uncle”) + -ate.
Anthropology, Human sciences, Sciences The relationship between a man and his sister's children, generally her sons.
Anthropology, Human sciences, Sciences Among certain tribal peoples, for example, the Korowai, a special relationship between a man and a maternal uncle, and the mutual responsibilities between them.
Etymology From Classical Latin avuncul(us) (“maternal uncle”) + -ate.
Anthropology, Human sciences, Sciences Pertaining to a society where the avunculate is of central importance.
Pertaining to a marriage to one's aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.
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