Meaning Of The Word Matrilineal

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Matrilineal Meaning

Matrilineal Definition
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What's The Definition Of Matrilineal?

matrilineal in American English
designating or of descent, kinship, or derivation through the mother
adjective: inheriting or determining descent through the female line

matrilineal in British English
adjective: relating to descent or kinship through the female line

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