matrilineality
|mat-ri-lin-e-al-i-ty|
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/ˌmætrɪˌlɪniˈæləti/
mother's lineage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'matrilineality' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'mater,' where 'mater' meant 'mother.'
Historical Evolution
'mater' transformed into the English word 'matrilineal,' and eventually became the modern English word 'matrilineality.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to the mother's line,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a system of lineage in which descent is traced through the mother's line.
In some cultures, matrilineality determines inheritance and family ties.
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Last updated: 2025/06/30 07:04