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Meaning of avunculate marriage

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

avunculate

noun

Definitions

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

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

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