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Differentbetweenmatrilineal vs Patrilineal - What's the difference?

differentbetweenmatrilineal | patrilineal |

As an adjective patrilineal is

pertaining to descent through male lines.

differentbetweenmatrilineal

Not English

Differentbetweenmatrilineal has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

patrilineal

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Pertaining to descent through male lines.
  • * 1994 , Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom , Abacus 2010, p. 4:
    • The Xhosa are a proud and patrilineal people with an expressive and euphonious language and an abiding belief in the importance of laws, education and courtesy.

    Derived terms

    * patrilineally * patrilineal cousin

    Antonyms

    * matrilineal

    Related terms

    * patrilateral