avuncular

UK
/əˈvʌŋkjʊlə/
US
/əˈvʌŋkjələr/

Übersetzungen

avuncularadjektiv
more avuncular
Komp.
most avuncular
Super.
UK
/əˈvʌŋkjʊlə/
US
/əˈvʌŋkjələr/
avunculaireRare et soutenu ; s’emploie pour « qui rappelle un oncle » et, par extension, « bienveillant, paternel ».
His avuncular manner made him a favorite among the children in the neighborhood.
Son attitude avunculaire en faisait un favori des enfants du quartier.

Definitionen

avuncularadjektiv
Relating to the characteristics of an uncle, especially in being kind, friendly, or helpful.
His avuncular manner made him a favorite among the children in the neighborhood.
Relating to the relationship between a maternal uncle and his nephew or niece, especially regarding social authority or obligation.
In some matrilineal societies, avuncular authority outweighs paternal authority.