삼촌

an uncle; especially a father's younger brother or a male relative of the same generation as one's parents

Etymology

From Sino-Korean 삼촌 (三寸), literally “three chon,” referring to a third-degree kinship relation.

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Collocations

a familiar term used by children or younger speakers to address or refer to an adult man who is not necessarily a relative

Etymology

An extended use of the kinship term 삼촌, applied affectionately or familiarly to non-relatives.

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