Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
great-uncle
noun
/ˈɡreɪt ˈʌŋkəl/
Definition
The brother of one’s grandparent.
Examples
- My great-uncle told us stories about his adventures during the war.
- We visited my great-uncle’s farm every summer.
- She discovered old photographs of her great-uncle as a young man.
Meaning
A great-uncle is a relative who is a sibling of your grandparent, making him your parent’s uncle.
Synonyms
- granduncle
- great uncle
