Matrilineal meaning
The definition of matrilineal is a relative, behavior or other characteristic that is traced through a mother's lineage.
An example of matrilineal is someone being half Italian because their mother is Italian.
adjective
Relating to, based on, or tracing ancestral descent through the maternal line.
adjective
Relating to, based on, or tracing ancestral descent through the maternal line.
adjective
Designating or of descent, kinship, or derivation through the mother.
adjective
Tracing descent only through female lines.
Kerala traditionally has matrilineal inheritance.
adjective
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Origin of matrilineal
- matri- +"Ž lineal
From Wiktionary