filiation
fil·i·a·tion
noun \ˌfi-lē-ˈā-shən\Definition of FILIATION
1
a : filial relationship especially of a son to his father b : the adjudication of paternity
2
a : descent or derivation especially from a culture or language b : the act or process of determining such relationship
First Known Use of FILIATION
15th century
Other Anthropology Terms
Learn More About FILIATION
Browse
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up filiation? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
