matrilineal
mat
ˌmæt
māt
ri
ri
li
ˈlɪ
li
neal
niəl
niēl
British pronunciation
/mˈætɹɪlˌɪni‍əl/

Definition & Meaning of "matrilineal"in English

matrilineal
01

related to a cultural system where lineage and inheritance are traced through the mother's side of the family

example
Examples
In matrilineal tribes, inheritance comes from mothers.
Leadership in matrilineal clans is often maternal.
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