matrilineal

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌmeɪtɹɪˈlɪnɪəl/, /ˌmætɹɪ-/

Adjective

matrilineal (not comparable)

1. Tracing descent only through female ancestors.

   Kerala traditionally has matrilineal inheritance.

Antonyms

• patrilineal

Related terms

• matrilateral

Translations

• French: matrilinéaire
• Italian: matrilineare

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