great uncle

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The brother of one's grandparent. Often written as a compound: great-uncle.

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Examples (10)

  • My great uncle fought in World War II.
  • She inherited an old watch from her great uncle.
  • We visited our great uncle at his farm last summer.
  • He fondly remembers stories told by his great uncle.
  • My great uncle was a renowned artist in his time.
  • The family reunion included many cousins and a great uncle.
  • I have a photograph of my great uncle as a young man.
  • Learning about my great uncle's life was fascinating.
  • They often spoke of their adventurous great uncle.
  • The old house belonged to her great uncle before he passed away.