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Avunculate
The relationship between a man and his sister's children, generally her sons.
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noun
- 1
The relationship between a man and his sister's children, generally her sons.
- 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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