Matrilineage (Noun)
Meaning
Line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- In many African cultures, the matrilineage plays a crucial role in the inheritance of family properties and social status.
- The tribe's matrilineage was an integral part of their social organization and was used to determine leadership positions.
- She was fascinated by her family's complex matrilineage, with its rich history of strong matriarchs.
- The anthropologist spent years studying the matrilineage of the indigenous people, documenting their customs and traditions.
- Her great-grandmother was the last living link to their matrilineage, and her passing marked the end of an era.