matrilineal
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matrilineal
- /ˌmeɪtɹɪˈlɪnɪəl/
- /ˌmætɹɪ-/
Where it comes from
From matri- + lineal. Coined by British government anthropologist Northcote Whitridge Thomas in 1904 along with patrilineal.
adjective
- Tracing descent only through female ancestors. Kerala traditionally has matrilineal inheritance.
Opposite: patrilineal
Thesaurus
adjective
Opposite: patrilineal
Translations
Every language
adj Tracing descent only through female ancestors
| Español | matrilineal |
|---|---|
| Français | matrilinéaire |
| Italiano | matrilineare |
Talk about this word "matrilineal." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/matrilineal. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. matrilineal. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/matrilineal "matrilineal." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/matrilineal.Cite this
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title = {matrilineal},
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