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Term: propatruus magnus
Definition: Propatruus magnus is a Latin term used in Roman and civil law to refer to a person who is a great-great-great-uncle. This means that they are the brother of someone's great-great-grandfather or great-great-grandmother.
Propatruus Magnus
Propatruus Magnus is a term used in Roman and civil law to refer to a great-great-great-uncle.
John's father's grandfather's brother is his propatruus magnus.
Samantha's mother's grandmother's brother is also her propatruus magnus.
These examples illustrate how propatruus magnus is used to refer to a great-great-great-uncle. In both examples, the person being referred to is the brother of an ancestor who is three generations removed from the individual.