avunculate

a·vun·cu·late

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-vuhng-kyuh-lit, -leyt]
- /əˈvʌŋ kyə lɪt, -ˌleɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-vuhng-kyuh-lit, -leyt]
- /əˈvʌŋ kyə lɪt, -ˌleɪt/

Definitions of avunculate word

noun avunculate the custom in some societies of assigning rights and duties to a maternal uncle concerning his sister's son 3
adjective avunculate of, relating to, or governed by this custom 3
noun avunculate a close social relationship between a maternal uncle and his nephew. 1
noun avunculate The relationship between a man and his sister's children, generally her sons. 1
noun avunculate (In certain tribal peoples, for example, the Korowai) a special relationship between a man and a maternal uncle, and the mutual responsibilities between them. 0

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Origin of avunculate

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

1915-20; < Latin avuncul(us) uncle (see avuncular) + -ate3

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Parts of speech for Avunculate

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avunculate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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