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Term: Matrilineal Descent

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: The tracing of kinship through the maternal line, where ancestry, inheritance, and social status are determined by the mother's lineage.

Sample Sentence: In matrilineal descent societies, a person's identity and societal position are predominantly influenced by their mother's familial connections.

Sense 2: The cultural practice or societal structure that follows matrilineal descent, where importance is placed on the mother's line in matters of ancestry and inheritance.

Sample Sentence: The matrilineal descent system in the tribe ensured that women had a significant role in decision-making and the passing down of property and titles.

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