Definitions from Wiktionary (avunculate)

▸ noun:  (anthropology) The relationship between a man and his sister's children, generally her sons.
▸ noun:  (anthropology) Among certain tribal peoples, for example, the Korowai, a special relationship between a man and a maternal uncle, and the mutual responsibilities between them.
▸ adjective:  Pertaining to a society where the avunculate is of central importance.
▸ adjective:  Pertaining to a marriage to one's aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.





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