Aunt
Aunt
Aunt (/ɑːnt/ or /ænt/), is a term used to describe the sister of one's parent or the wife of one's uncle. The term originates from the Latin word 'amita', which directly translates to 'father's sister'.
Etymology
The term 'Aunt' is derived from the Old French 'ante', which in turn originates from the Latin word 'amita'. This term was used in the Roman family tree to refer to one's father's sister. The term has been in use in the English language since the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Uncle: The male equivalent of an aunt. This term is used to describe the brother of one's parent or the husband of one's aunt.
- Niece: The term used to describe the daughter of one's sibling or sibling-in-law. This term can also be used to describe the daughter of one's aunt or uncle.
- Nephew: The term used to describe the son of one's sibling or sibling-in-law. This term can also be used to describe the son of one's aunt or uncle.
- Cousin: A term used to describe the child of one's aunt or uncle.
See Also
- Family: A group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- Kinship: The web of social relationships that form an important part of the lives of most humans in most societies.
- Genealogy: The study of families, family history, and the tracing of their lineages.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aunt
- Wikipedia's article - Aunt
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