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  • adjective anthropology, of a society, or system Characterized by couples living with the husband's maternal uncle.

Etymologies

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Latin avunculus ("maternal uncle").

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Examples

  • In matrilineal societies, for instance, avunculocal residence--a system whereby boys move in with their maternal uncles at adolescence--was common.

    Balkinization 2007

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