maternal uncle

Synonyymisanakirja

maternal uncle

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Englannin sanakirja

maternal uncle (englanti > suomi)

1. eno; enopuoli mother's brother-in-law

maternal uncle englanniksi

1. The brother or brother-in-law of one’s mother.

2. (quote-book)

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

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