patrilineality
|pat-ri-lin-e-al-i-ty|
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/ˌpætrɪˌlɪniˈæləti/
male lineage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'patrilineality' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'pater,' where 'pater' meant 'father.'
Historical Evolution
'patrilineality' changed from the Latin word 'patrilinealis' and eventually became the modern English word 'patrilineality'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'descent through the father's line,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a system of family lineage in which descent is traced through the male line.
In many traditional societies, patrilineality determines inheritance rights.
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Last updated: 2025/06/14 08:17