Agnate (Noun)
Meaning
One related on the father's side.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The agnate relatives of the deceased had first claim to his inheritance according to the family's estate laws.
- In many ancient societies the status of a woman was often lower than that of her brother or father's other male agnate relatives.
- The oldest male agnate in the family was designated as the head of the household and in charge of family matters.
- The system of descent by which land passed from an ancestor to an agnate relative was followed by many indigenous cultures.
- As the nearest living agnate of the deceased warrior, the younger cousin was awarded his title and honor.