Patrilineal Kin (Noun)
Meaning
One related on the father's side.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- She had always been close to her patrilineal kin, especially her grandfather and uncles.
- The tribal structure emphasized the importance of ties to one's patrilineal kin in determining inheritance and social standing.
- In her family, property had traditionally been passed down through patrilineal kin, with the eldest son inheriting the majority.
- The custom of tracing ancestry through patrilineal kin was rooted in the historical dominance of the patriarchal society.
- Years after her parents' passing, she reconnected with her patrilineal kin and learned more about her ancestors' cultural traditions.