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avuncular
[ uh-vuhng-kyuh-ler ]
/ əˈvʌŋ kyə lər /
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adjective
of or relating to an uncle: He spoke of his sister's son with avuncular pride.
acting like an uncle, as in being kind, patient, generous, etc., especially to younger people: the avuncular, slightly condescending boss of a toy company.
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Origin of avuncular
OTHER WORDS FROM avuncular
a·vun·cu·lar·i·ty [uh-vuhng-kyuh-lar-i-tee] /əˌvʌŋ kyəˈlær ɪ ti/ nouna·vun·cu·lar·ly, adverbWords nearby avuncular
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British Dictionary definitions for avuncular
avuncular
/ (əˈvʌŋkjʊlə) /
adjective
of or concerned with an uncle
resembling an uncle; friendly; helpful
Word Origin for avuncular
C19: from Latin avunculus (maternal) uncle, diminutive of avus grandfather
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