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avuncular

uh-VUNK-yuh-lurLatin

Like an uncle; kindly

Warm elder guidance; mentorship tone

Personal definition

Etymology

Latin 'avunculus' (mother's brother)

Why it matters

PastorZen tone; elder brother not distant authority

Tags

kindly · uncle-like · mentor

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