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avuncular

avun·cu·lar

UK/əˈvʌŋkjʊlə/ US/əˈvʌŋkjʊlɚ/ uncommon

adjective

1.

being or relating to an uncle

2.

like an uncle in kindness or indulgence

  • “showed avuncular concern”
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Origin

From Medieval Latin avunculāris, from Classical Latin avunculus (“maternal uncle”) + -āris (“-ar”).

Phrases

  • Dutch uncle

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