What is a term for the family unit led by an aunt or uncle?

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I need this word rather frequently in conversation and it bothers me that I don't know it. This word is the name of the family unit belonging to an uncle or aunt, or both. Similarly, the word for the family unit that I belong to is my immediate family.

Here is some context/an example:

I'm visiting my grandparents and _____ in Honolulu.

I realize that I can say "uncle's family" but that seems a bit tedious (not that much though). Most of my desire to know this word is now curiosity.

So please, calm my curiosity and possibly that of others; any and every comment is appreciated!

Oldbag · Accepted Answer

You can look at it from the view of your contemporaries and say, "I'll be visiting my cousins"

However, this still leaves the question of whether they are relations of your father or your mother. To include grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins (and clarify) you could say:

"I'll be visiting my mother's/father's side of the family" or 'my mother's/father's kin'.

What is a term for the family unit led by an aunt or uncle?

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