patruity

pætrʊˈɪti

Definitions

1. noun

The state of being a paternal uncle or the relationship between a paternal uncle and his nephew or niece.

“The family reunion was a celebration of patruity and the strong bond between the children and their paternal uncles.”

Synonyms

  • affinity
  • consanguinity
  • paternity

Antonyms

  • distantness
  • estrangement