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Matrilineal

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Definition:

Relating to, based on, or tracing descent through the female line.

Sense 1:

Relating to a social system in which family descent and inheritance are traced through the female line.

Example Sentence: In this matrilineal society, the family name is passed on from the mother to her children.

Sense 2:

Referring to practices or customs that prioritize the maternal side of a family.

Example Sentence: The tribe's matrilineal traditions emphasize the importance of the eldest female in decision-making.

Sense 3:

Suggesting a preference for or matrilineal lineage.

Example Sentence: She proudly displays her matrilineal heritage through traditional garments.

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