avunculate
English edit
Etymology edit
From Latin avunculus (“uncle”).
Noun edit
avunculate (plural avunculates)
- (anthropology) The relationship between a man and his sister's children, generally her sons.
- (anthropology) Among certain tribal peoples, for example, the Korowai, a special relationship between a man and a maternal uncle, and the mutual responsibilities between them.
Adjective edit
avunculate (not comparable)
- Pertaining to a society where the avunculate is of central importance.
- avunculate society
- Pertaining to a marriage to one's aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.
- avunculate marriage