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- adjective anthropology, of a society, or system Characterized by
couples living with thehusband 'smaternal uncle .
Etymologies
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Latin avunculus ("maternal uncle").
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In matrilineal societies, for instance, avunculocal residence--a system whereby boys move in with their maternal uncles at adolescence--was common.
Balkinization 2007
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