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Is there a gender-neutral word for "aunts and uncles"/"parents' siblings"?

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00:00 Is There A Gender-Neutral Word For &Quot;Aunts And Uncles&Quot;/&Quot;Parents' Siblings&Quot;?
00:38 Accepted Answer Score 28
01:02 Answer 2 Score 1
01:11 Answer 3 Score 7
01:22 Answer 4 Score 0
01:33 Thank you

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#singlewordrequests #kinshipterms #genderneutral

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ACCEPTED ANSWER

Score 28


The answer to the similar question you mention actually has your answer. No, there is no gender-neutral word for your parents' siblings.

From the answer:

This thread also mentions:

  • that there is no encompassing word for aunt/uncle either
  • that there is no male/female form of cousin.
  • the article "There isn't a word for it":



ANSWER 2

Score 7


My solutions would be "parents' siblings", and "siblings' children". They don't make single words, but do make concise terms.




ANSWER 3

Score 1


I propose pibling, by analogy to nibling.




ANSWER 4

Score 0


genderqueer titles list

I hadn't heard of any listed for aunt/uncle, but I did know the term 'nibling' for niece/nephew.