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“avuncular”
avuncular (uh VUNG kyuh luhr)
1. Literally, relating to "an uncle".
2. Figuratively, suggestive of an uncle, as in geniality.
3. Regarded as characteristic of an uncle, especially in benevolence or tolerance; like an uncle in kindness or indulgence.
4. In medical genetics, pertaining to an aunt or uncle.
2. Figuratively, suggestive of an uncle, as in geniality.
3. Regarded as characteristic of an uncle, especially in benevolence or tolerance; like an uncle in kindness or indulgence.
4. In medical genetics, pertaining to an aunt or uncle.
An avuncular relationship is the genetic relationship between aunts and uncles and their nieces and nephews.
It comes from the Latin avunculus, meaning "maternal uncle". The feminine equivalent of avuncular is materteral, "like an aunt".
Dwight David Eisenhower, as U.S. President (1953 to 1961), was the amiable uncle, but his reputation as an indifferent manager evaporated once scholars got a look at his papers, which showed a much more engaged and sophisticated player than the avuncular image he cultivated.
"He himself [Josemaría Escrivá] was a polarizing figure, humble and grandiose, avuncular and ferocious."