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uncle Definition and Meaning in English (uncle definition)

noun
Synonyms:relativekinsman
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Uncle definition: The younger brother of one's father.

Definitions of Uncle

  1. 1noun

    The younger brother of one's father.

  2. 2noun

    The brother of one's mother.

  3. 3noun

    The elder brother of one's father.

Example Sentences

“My uncle lives in a big house.”

“I visited my maternal uncle last summer.”

“His father's elder brother is a kind man.”

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Uncle definition: The younger brother of one's father.
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'Uncle' translates to 'uncle' in English. Uncle definition: The younger brother of one's father.
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