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avunculate meaning in Tamil

தாய்மாமன் உரிமைநிலை

/əˈvʌŋkjʊlət/

avunculate in Tamil: தாய்மாமன் உரிமைநிலை. In English, avunculate means the relationship between a man and his sister's children, generally her sons.

Tamil words for avunculate

தாய்மாமன் உரிமைநிலை

English meaning of avunculate

  1. noun The relationship between a man and his sister's children, generally her sons.
  2. noun Among certain tribal peoples, for example, the Korowai, a special relationship between a man and a maternal uncle, and the mutual responsibilities between them.
  3. adjective Pertaining to a society where the avunculate is of central importance.
  4. adjective Pertaining to a marriage to one's aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.

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Questions about avunculate in Tamil

What is the meaning of avunculate in Tamil?
Avunculate in Tamil is தாய்மாமன் உரிமைநிலை.
avunculate என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Avunculate: தாய்மாமன் உரிமைநிலை.
What does avunculate mean in English?
Avunculate means the relationship between a man and his sister's children, generally her sons.

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