Vocabulary Spotlight
Avuncular
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: चाचासुलभ (Chaacha-sulabh) – Having qualities similar to a kind and friendly uncle; warm and supportive.
Pronunciation
[uh-vuhng-kyuh-ler]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Supportive – सहायक (sahaayak)
Related Words
Friendly – मित्रवत (mitravat)
Word Origin
“Avuncular” Latin shabd “avunculus” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “mother’s brother” yaani “mama”. Yeh shabd 19th century mein English mein popular hua, aur iska matlab ek aise vyakti se hai jo uncle ki tarah friendly aur caring ho.
– “Avuncular” comes from the Latin word “avunculus,” meaning “mother’s brother” or “uncle.” It became popular in English in the 19th century to describe someone friendly and caring like an uncle.
Word Family
Adjective: Avuncular – चाचासुलभ (chaacha-sulabh)
Noun: Avuncularity – चाचासुलभता (chaacha-sulabhata)
Usage Examples
1. Uska avuncular swabhav uske team mein sabko accha lagta hai.
– His avuncular nature is appreciated by everyone in his team.
2. Woh avuncular tareeke se naye students ko guide karta hai.
– He guides new students in an avuncular manner.
Cultural Note
Bharatiya sanskriti mein, chacha aur mama ka role kaafi important hota hai. Yeh vyakti aksar parivaar mein friendly aur guiding figure hote hain, aur “avuncular” ka concept unhi qualities ko describe karta hai.
In Context
“Avuncular” ka istemaal aksar aise logon ke liye hota hai jo uncle jaisi friendly aur caring nature rakhte hain. Yeh qualities work aur social settings mein bhi valuable hoti hain, jahan mentorship aur guidance ki zaroorat hoti hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Avuncular” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Avuncular” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?