matrilineal
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adjective \ˌma-trə-ˈli-nē-əl, ˌmā-\Definition of MATRILINEAL
: relating to, based on, or tracing descent through the maternal line <matrilineal society>
— ma·tri·lin·eal·ly \-nē-ə-lē\ adverb
First Known Use of MATRILINEAL
1904
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ma·tri·lin·eal
adjective \ˌma-trə-ˈlin-ē-əl, ˌmā-\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of MATRILINEAL
: relating to, based on, or tracing descent through the maternal line <a matrilineal society>
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