Matrikin (Noun)
Meaning
One related on the mother's side.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The matrikin of my family gathered to celebrate the occasion with a grand feast and traditional dances.
- As a descendant of our family's matrikin, I have strong ties to our maternal homeland.
- Our uncle, who married into the matrikin, learned many customs from them over the years.
- Family stories were passed down through our matrikin for generations, preserving our family history.
- Her strong connections to her matrikin kept her spirit rooted in her original culture despite having lived away for years.