Grandaunt: meaning, definitions and examples
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grandaunt
[ ˈɡrænˌdɔnt ]
family relation
A grandaunt, also known as a great-aunt, is the sister of one's grandparent. This means that she is of the previous generation from which the person is descended. Grandaunts can be important figures in a family, often serving as a source of wisdom or tradition. They may also play a role in family gatherings, bridging the gap between different generations.
Synonyms
grand-aunt, great-aunt
Examples of usage
- My grandaunt shared stories from our family's past.
- We visited my grandaunt during the family reunion.
- Every summer, my grandaunt would bake cookies for us.
- I learned about our heritage from my grandaunt.
Translations
Translations of the word "grandaunt" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tia-avó
🇮🇳 दादी की बहन
🇩🇪 Großtante
🇮🇩 bibi
🇺🇦 тітка по лінії бабусі
🇵🇱 ciocia
🇯🇵 大おば
🇫🇷 grande-tante
🇪🇸 tía abuela
🇹🇷 büyük hala
🇰🇷 큰 이모
🇸🇦 عمة الجدة
🇨🇿 teta
🇸🇰 stará teta
🇨🇳 外曾姑
🇸🇮 stara teta
🇮🇸 stóra frænka
🇰🇿 апа
🇬🇪 ბებია და
🇦🇿 böyük xala
🇲🇽 tía abuela
Etymology
The term 'grandaunt' is derived from the prefix 'grand-' which indicates a family relationship that is one generation removed. The word 'aunt' comes from the Middle English 'aunte,' which itself is derived from the Old French 'ante,' and ultimately from the Latin 'amita,' meaning 'father's sister.' The use of 'grand' as a prefix helps distinguish the grandaunt as a relative who is further removed in the family tree compared to a standard aunt. The traditional role of grandaunts in many cultures has included the passing down of family traditions and stories, and they often hold a special place in the familial hierarchy. The modern understanding of a grandaunt encompasses not only biological relationships but also those formed through marriage and extended family connections.