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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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