paternal half aunt

A 'paternal half aunt' is a specific family relationship indicating a half-sibling connection through one's father.

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Definition

B2Family Relationships

(informal)The half-sister of your father, sharing the same father but a different mother.

Example

My paternal half aunt came to visit us last summer.
She is my father's half-sister, making her my paternal half aunt.

Similar

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

maternal half aunt paternal aunt paternal half-uncle maternal half-uncle half aunt maternal aunt paternal cousin double aunt maternal cousin three-quarter sister half sister-in-law three-quarter sibling first cousin second cousin half brother-in-law three-quarter brother first cousin twice removed first cousin once removed aunt nell first cousin thrice removed