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Question
The kinship usage in which a kin member is referred to by the name of another kin member is called ______.
Options
Teknonymy
Couvade
Amitate
Avunculate
Solution
The kinship usage in which a kin member is referred to by the name of another kin member is called Teknonymy.
Explanation:
A kinship term or usage known as "teknonymy" refers to addressing someone by the name of their child or children. In this type of address, a parent is addressed by their child's name. For instance, rather than just John, a man by the name of John might be referred to as "father of Sarah." This is a widespread practice in many societies, especially in traditional or indigenous cultures where family relationships are valued highly. In addition to being a way to show respect for the elderly members of the family, teknonymy also serves to emphasize the value of family ties.
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