Great-uncle (noun)

An uncle of one's grandparent.

Origin:

Great-uncle is formed from the combination of the words "great" meaning "of an extent or degree that is greater than normal or average" and "uncle" meaning "the brother of one"s parent", used to indicate a specific person in the direct line of descent.

Examples:

1. My great-uncle was a World War II veteran.
2. His great-uncle left him a large inheritance.
3. The great-uncle was a well-known businessman in the community.
4. The great-uncle's farm was passed down to his son.
5. His great-uncle shared many stories of his childhood with him.