matrilineage
|mat-ri-lin-e-age|
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/ˌmætrɪˈlɪniɪdʒ/
maternal lineage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'matrilineage' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'mater,' meaning 'mother,' and 'linea,' meaning 'line.'
Historical Evolution
'matrilineage' evolved from the Latin 'mater' and 'linea' to the modern English word 'matrilineage.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'line of descent through the mother,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family.
The matrilineage of the family was well-documented in their genealogy records.
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Last updated: 2025/06/14 08:51