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Discover Ludwig"great uncle" is a correct and commonly used term in written English.
It refers to the brother of one's grandparent, and is often used to describe a specific relationship or to clarify a person's family tree. Example 1: My great uncle Bob lived in the countryside and raised chickens on his farm. Example 2: When I was a child, my great uncle used to tell me stories about his adventures as a sailor. Example 3: My great uncle and I went fishing together every summer, just like he used to do with my father and grandfather.
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great uncle
noun
Alternative spelling of great-uncle
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Cherished great uncle of six.
A "great" uncle.
Proud great great uncle of twelve.
… I had this brilliant great uncle.
Admired uncle and great uncle.
I think of my great uncle Tom - my late great uncle Tom - this time of year.
Similar(40)
My great-uncle".
Great-uncle of six.
Bychowski was my great-uncle.
The great-uncle went last.
"He's really my great-uncle.
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