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