"Uncle Joe" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Uncle Joe}} Uncle Joe
  1. (informal) Joseph Stalin. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Individuals, Nicknames of individuals

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