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Avuncular

/əˈvʌŋkjʊlə/

In the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an uncle.

📖 Definitions of "Avuncular"

adjective
  1. 1

    In the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an uncle.

  2. 2

    (by extension) Kind, genial, benevolent, or tolerant.

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