great-uncle

Meanings

• noun

  A great-uncle is the father of one's mother or father's brother.

  - "My great-uncle lives in New York."
  - "My great-uncle's birthday is on the 15th of May."

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Antonyms

great-aunt , great-nephew , great-niece

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Synonyms

granduncle

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Rhymes

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uncle , pencil , mellow fellow

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Variants

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great-uncle , great-uncles

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Etymology

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The term 'great-uncle' is derived from the words 'uncle' and 'great'. An uncle is a brother of one's parents, while 'great' signifies a degree of relationship one generation further.

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Trivia

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1. In some cultures, great-uncles are addressed as 'mamu' or 'mama' in India and 'mamoo' in Bangladesh.

2. In literature, great-uncles have appeared in various works, such as 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald and 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' by C.S. Lewis.

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Related Concepts

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1. uncle: An uncle is a brother of one's parents.

2. granduncle: An alternative term for a great-uncle.

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Culture

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In many cultures, great-uncles hold a significant role in the family. They are often considered wise and experienced figures, and children may look up to them for guidance and support.

How to Memorize "great-uncle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, wise, and caring man who is a father figure to you.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'great-uncle' with the image of a loving and supportive family member.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gentle, Experienced, Ancient, Trusted' (GEAT) to remember the meaning of great-uncle.

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