matriline

[US]/ˌmætrɪˈlaɪn/
[UK]/ˌmætrɪˈlaɪn/

Translation

n.a line of descent traced through the female line
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

matriline descent

matrilineal society

matrilineal kinship

matrilineal inheritance

matrilineal culture

matrilineal lineage

matrilineal family

matrilineal tradition

matrilineal rules

matrilineal system

Example Sentences

the matriline system determines inheritance through the mother's lineage.

in some cultures, matrilineal descent is more important than patrilineal.

her family follows a strict matriline tradition.

matrilineal societies often empower women in decision-making.

understanding matrilineal structures can help in anthropological studies.

many indigenous tribes have a matrilineal heritage.

the concept of matrilineality varies across different cultures.

she traced her ancestry back through her matriline.

matrilineal kinship can influence family dynamics.

research on matrilineal societies reveals unique social structures.

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