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Meaning of matrilineal

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

matrilineal

Pronunciation:/ˌmeɪtɹɪˈlɪnɪəl/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Tracing descent only through female ancestors.

    Example: Kerala traditionally has matrilineal inheritance.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/matrilineal

Related words

matrilinearlinealdirectpatrilinealakanancestoralancestorialuxorilocal