Looking for the meaning of the word AVUNCULAR in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of AVUNCULAR with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Avuncular
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from Latin avunculus ‘maternal uncle’, diminutive of avus ‘grandfather’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈvʌŋkjʊlə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
kind and friendly towards a younger or less experienced person
Short Definition:kind and friendly towards younger or less experienced person
Examples:- he was avuncular, reassuring, and trustworthy
Definition:
relating to the relationship between men and the children of their siblings.
Short Definition:relating to relationship between men and children of their siblings
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