maternal aunt

A 'maternal aunt' is a female relative related through one's mother, encompassing both her sister and her sister-in-law.

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Definition

A2Family Relationships

(common)The sister of one's mother.

Example

My maternal aunt is coming to visit us next weekend.

B1Family Relationships

(common)The wife or ex-wife of one's maternal uncle.

Example

My maternal aunt and uncle recently celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "maternal aunt":

paternal aunt maternal half aunt double aunt paternal half aunt half aunt maternal cousin maternal half-uncle paternal cousin paternal half-uncle aunt nell half sister-in-law first cousin biological mother three-quarter sister