Patrilinear
Patrilinear adjective - Based on or tracing descent through the male line.
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Synonyms for Patrilinear
Patrilineal is a synonym for patrilinear. In some cases you can use "Patrilineal" instead an adjective "Patrilinear".
Patrilineal
Patrilineal adjective - Based on or tracing descent through the male line.
Usage example: a patrilineal society
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Synonyms for Patrilineal
Patrilinear is a synonym for patrilineal. You can use "Patrilinear" instead an adjective "Patrilineal".
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