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avunculate

The correct spelling is avunculate.

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noun

Say it like: Avu-ncu-lat-e

The correct spelling is avunculate. The relationship between a man and his sister's children, generally her sons.

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noun

  1. 1.The relationship between a man and his sister's children, generally her sons.
  2. 2.(In certain tribal peoples, for example, the Korowai) a special relationship between a man and a maternal uncle, and the mutual responsibilities between them.

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