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avuncular.

In the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an uncle.

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/əˈvʌŋkjʊlə/UK/əˈvʌŋkjʊlɚ/US
  1. In the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an uncle.

  2. Kind, genial, benevolent, or tolerant.

    broadly
Where this word comes from

From Medieval Latin avunculāris, from Classical Latin avunculus (“maternal uncle”) + -āris (“-ar”).

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