avunculate

词形变化

avunculates 复数 avunculates

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The relationship between a man and his sister's children, generally her sons.

  2. 2.

    Among certain tribal peoples, for example, the Korowai, a special relationship between a man and a maternal uncle, and the mutual responsibilities between them.

adj.
  1. 1.

    Pertaining to a society where the avunculate is of central importance.

    avunculate society

  2. 2.

    Pertaining to a marriage to one's aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.

    avunculate marriage

词源

From Latin avunculus (“uncle”).

来源：wiktionary