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Patrilineal (Adjective)

Meaning

Based on or tracing descent through the male line; "a patrilineal society".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • In many traditional societies, wealth and property are passed down through a patrilineal system, favoring the eldest son.
  • The ancestral land was inherited in a patrilineal manner, with the family's eldest male heir receiving the largest share.
  • In some Indigenous cultures, tribal affiliation is determined by a patrilineal line of descent, where a person's clan membership is traced through their father.
  • The patrilineal succession of the throne has been a cornerstone of the monarchy for centuries, with the king's eldest son traditionally inheriting the crown.
  • The family's patrilineal heritage was well-documented, with detailed records of their male ancestors dating back several generations.

Synonyms

  • Patrilinear
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