"avuncularism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From avuncular + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|avuncular|ism}} avuncular + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} avuncularism (uncountable)
  1. An avuncular attitude. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: avunculism

Alternative forms

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