maternal uncle
Definitions
The brother or brother-in-law of one’s mother. (This entry is a translation hub.)
Equivalents
Examples
“The social organization of the Trobriand Islanders of Melane- sia is characterized by matrilineal descent, free and familiar rela- tions between father and son, and a marked antagonism between maternal uncle and nephew.³¹ On the other hand, the patrilineal Cherkess of the Caucasus place⟳ the hostility between father and son, while the maternal uncle assists his nephew and gives him a horse when he marries.³²”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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