aunt-in-law

Uncle's wife, perhaps

An aunt-in-law is the aunt of one's spouse, or the wife of one's uncle.

The term extends the "-in-law" pattern to more distant relations, though it sees less use than closer in-law terms like mother-in-law or sister-in-law: I only see my aunts-in-law at holiday gatherings.

kinship

extended family

Relatives beyond parents, siblings

family treeChart of ancestors
relativeConnected by blood
clanRelated group sharing ancestry

household · lineage · family gathering · wedding guest · family reunion · kinfolk · blended family

social

holiday visits

Trips to family for celebrations

gift-givingOffering presents to others
wedding invitationNotice requesting ceremony attendance
funeral attendanceGoing to memorial services

family dinner · family obligation · hospitality · acquaintance · courtesy call · formal address · social etiquette · family event · reception · anniversary

cultural

extended household

Relatives beyond nuclear family cohabiting

joint familyRelatives cohabiting across generations
filial dutyObligation to one's parents
elder respectDeference to older people

marriage alliance · family honor · matchmaking · arranged marriage · bridewealth · family hierarchy · ceremonial role · blessing · ancestral ties

Opposites

blood vs. marital relation

aunt-in-lawaunt

Parent's sister or equivalent

blood relative · paternal aunt · maternal aunt · great-aunt

gender

aunt-in-lawuncle-in-law

Relative by marriage, male

generational position

aunt-in-lawniece-in-law

Relative by marriage twice removed

nephew-in-law · sister-in-law · brother-in-law · cousin-in-law

Family

aunt, auntie, aunts, in-laws, in-law, aunty, father-in-law, aunties, mother-in-law

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