Definition

A female relative who is the sister of your mother or father, or the wife of your uncle.

Example

My aunt is coming to visit us this weekend.

Conversation

I just got back from visiting my aunt this weekend.

Oh really? How was that?

It was great! She always has the best stories to share about our family.

That sounds fun! I love hearing about family history.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'aunt' originates from Old French 'ante' (meaning father's sister) and is derived from Latin 'amita' (meaning father's sister). The term refers to the sister of one's parent.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word 'ante' for a father's sister — that's how you remember that an aunt is your parent's sister.

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