stepaunt
Parent's spouse's sister
A stepaunt is the wife of one's uncle by blood, or the sister of one's stepparent.
The term parallels stepmother and stepfather but for the aunt relationship—someone who becomes an aunt through marriage rather than blood relation.
Less commonly used than step-terms for closer relatives: My stepaunt always remembered my birthday.
Parent's stepsibling, male
- stepcousinRelative through remarriage
- stepnieceRelative by marriage chain
- stepnephewStepsibling's male child
- uncleMale family elder
niece · nephew · in-law · godmother · guardian · relative · kin · kinfolk
Household joined by remarriage
- remarriageWedding after divorce/widowhood
- co-parentingJoint child-rearing by separated adults
- householdDomestic unit of residents
- bondingForming close connections
adjustment · acceptance · integration · transition · adaptation · restructuring · cohabitation · unity
One providing daily assistance
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- confidanteTrusted female friend
- nurturerOne who fosters development
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
support · relationship · bond · affection · trust · connection · parental figure · elder
stepuncle
Parent's stepsibling, male
- stepcousinRelative through remarriage
- stepnieceRelative by marriage chain
- stepnephewStepsibling's male child
uncle · niece · nephew · in-law · godmother · guardian · relative · kin · kinfolk · relations
stepfamily
Household joined by remarriage
- remarriageWedding after divorce/widowhood
- co-parentingJoint child-rearing by separated adults
- householdDomestic unit of residents
bonding · adjustment · acceptance · integration · transition · adaptation · restructuring · cohabitation · unity · support
caregiver
One providing daily assistance
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- confidanteTrusted female friend
- nurturerOne who fosters development
guidance · support · relationship · bond · affection · trust · connection · parental figure · elder · advisor
step, aunt, steps, stepped, stepping, stepfather, stepmother, stepbrother, stepsister