avunculate

== English == === Etymology === From Classical Latin avuncul(us) (“maternal uncle”) +‎ -ate. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /əˈvʌŋkjʊlət/ === Noun === 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. ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === avunculate (not comparable) (anthropology) 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 ==== Translations ==== === Related terms === avuncular