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avuncular

Pronunciation: /əˈvʌŋkjʊlə/
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Definition of avuncular

adjective

  • 1kind and friendly towards a younger or less experienced person:he was avuncular, reassuring, and trustworthy
  • 2 Anthropology relating to the relationship between men and the children of their siblings.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin avunculus 'maternal uncle', diminutive of avus 'grandfather'

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