Definitions

1. verb

to be the nephew of something or someone, especially of a god

“In many ancient cultures, it was believed that the gods avunculated with humans.”

2. noun

a relationship in which the speaker is the nephew of something or someone, especially of a god

“The avunculate bond between humans and gods was often depicted in ancient myths.”

3. adjective

relating to or characteristic of an avunculate relationship

“In ancient mythology, the avunculate gods often played a crucial role in the lives of mortals.”