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Uncle
Uncle (/ˈʌŋkəl/) is a term used in many cultures to refer to a male relative who is a sibling of a parent or married to a sibling of a parent. Uncles may be related by blood or marriage.
Etymology
The term "uncle" is derived from the Old French word 'oncle', which itself is from the Latin word 'avunculus', meaning "mother's brother". The word has been in use in English since the 13th century.
Related Terms
- Nephew: A son of one's brother or sister, or of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law.
- Niece: A daughter of one's brother or sister, or of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law.
- Sibling: A brother or sister.
- Parent: A mother or father.
- Aunt: The female counterpart of an uncle, being a sister of one's parent or the wife of one's uncle.
See Also
- Family: A group of people related either by birth, by marriage, or by adoption.
- Kinship: A relationship between any entities that share a genealogical origin, through either biological, cultural, or historical descent.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Uncle
- Wikipedia's article - Uncle
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