Definition

A relative who is the brother of one of your grandparents.

Example

My granduncle shared many stories about our family history.

Conversation

Did you know that my granduncle has traveled to over twenty countries?

Wow, that's impressive! What does he do for a living?

He's a historian, so he loves exploring different cultures.

That sounds amazing! I'd love to hear his stories sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Granduncle is formed from "grand" (from Old French *grand*, meaning large or great) and "uncle" (from Latin *avunculus*, meaning maternal uncle). The term refers to the brother of one's grandparent, thus indicating a familial relationship that is 'great' or 'large' in the generational sense.

Memory Tip

Think of 'grand' meaning large or great, and 'uncle' referring to a family member. This helps you remember that a granduncle is a great uncle, or the brother of your grandparent.

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