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AVUNCULATE
Etymology
From Latin avunculus: uncle.
Noun
avunculate (plural avunculates)
the relationship between a man and his sister's children, generally her sons.
(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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