granduncles
A granduncle is a familial relationship defined as the brother of one's grandparent. This means a granduncle is the sibling of either a grandmother or a grandfather. The term is also sometimes referred to as a great-uncle, although granduncle is more common in genealogical contexts.
The relationship can be traced through either the maternal or paternal side of a family. For example,
The term is used to describe a specific generational link, placing the granduncle two generations above the
The concept of a granduncle exists across many cultures and languages, though the specific terminology may