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Answer briefly the following questions :
What is meant by Avunculocal form of residence?
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Solution
The type of residence where the nephews and nieces stay in the house of their maternal uncle is called as Avunculocal residence. In such cases, the maternal uncle holds a very high authoritative place in the lives of his sister’s, children. Mostly associated with Matrilineal societies.
Concept: Kinship
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