patrilineal
Pronunciation
/ˌpætɹɪˈɫɪniəɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "patrilineal"in English

patrilineal
01

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

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
In a patrilineal society, family lineage is determined by the father's side.
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