uncle

nouncountableB1/ˈʌŋ.kl̩/

The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
The male cousin of one’s parent.
Used as a fictive kinship title for a close male friend of one's parent or parents.endearing
Used as a title for the male companion to one's (usually unmarried) parent.euphemistic
A source of advice, encouragement, or help.figuratively
A pawnbroker.UK, dated, informal
An affectionate term for a man of an older generation than oneself, especially a friend of one's parents, by means of fictive kin.
Any middle-aged or elderly man older than the speaker and/or listener.Brunei, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, informal

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Is your uncle still abroad?

Where does your uncle live?