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uncle

DEFINITIONS OF: uncle

1

n the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

Antonyms:
aunt, auntie, aunty
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
Types:
granduncle, great-uncle
an uncle of your father or mother
Type of:
kinsman
a male relative

n a source of help and advice and encouragement

“he played uncle to lonely students”
Type of:
benefactor, helper
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
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