amita — meaning in English

English meaning

• aunt noun The sister of one's mother or father, or the wife of one's uncle.

Senses

amita is used for these senses in English:

• aunt The sister or sister-in-law of one’s parent.
• aunt (affectionate) A woman of an older generation than oneself, especially a friend of one's parents, by means of fictive kin.

aunt — full definition

1. noun The sister of one's mother or father, or the wife of one's uncle.
2. noun An older woman treated as part of the family even though she isn't a relative, out of affection and respect.

Related Latin words