What is another word for great-uncle?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈe͡ɪtˈʌŋkə͡l] (IPA)

Great-uncle is a term used to refer to one's grandfather's sibling. However, there exist several synonyms to this term. The first one is "granduncle," which is a combination of the words grand and uncle. The second synonym is "gruncle," which is derived from the words "great" and "uncle." "Grunkle" is a slang term that can also be used to refer to one's great-uncle. Another term widely used is "grandfather's brother." Lastly, the term "uncle once removed" is another way to refer to one's great-uncle, but it can be a bit confusing since it can also refer to one's cousin's child. However, all these synonyms mean the same thing, which is the sibling of one's grandparent.

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What are the hypernyms for Great-uncle?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Great-uncle

  • This week, we’re in Whitby on the North-east coast where my great-uncle, Count Dracula, first touched British soil in the shape of a big dog.
    Derren Brown

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