patrilineal
pat
ˌpæt
pāt
ri
ri
li
ˈlɪ
li
neal
niəl
niēl
British pronunciation
/pˈatɹɪlˌɪniəl/

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

example
Examples
In a patrilineal society, family lineage is determined by the father's side.
Children typically inherit property and status from their fathers in patrilineal cultures.
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