Meaning Of The Word Avunculate

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avunculate in American English
noun: a close social relationship between a maternal uncle and his nephew

avunculate in British English
adjective: of, relating to, or governed by this custom
noun: the custom in some societies of assigning rights and duties to a maternal uncle concerning his sister's son

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