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patrilineal

adj
/patɹɪˈlɪnɪəl/UK

Etymology

From patri- + lineal. Coined by British government anthropologist Northcote Whitridge Thomas in 1904 along with matrilineal.

Definitions

  1. Pertaining to descent through male lines.

    • 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.

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