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1. matrilineal, adj. View full entry 1904
...Of, relating to, or based on (kinship with) the mother or the female line; recognizing kinship with and descent through females....
2. matriliny, n. View full entry 1906
...The observance of matrilineal descent and kinship....
3. matrilocal, adj. View full entry 1906
...Designating or relating to a custom of marriage by which the married couple settles in the wife's home or community....
4. patrilineal, adj. View full entry 1904
...Of, relating to, or based on kinship with the father or descent through the male line; recognizing kinship with and descent through males....
5. patriliny, n. View full entry 1906
...The observance of patrilineal descent and kinship; a kinship system based on this....
6. patrilocal, adj. View full entry 1906
...Designating or relating to a custom of marriage by which the married couple settles in the husband's home or community....
7. patripotestal, adj. View full entry 1906
...Characterized by the exercise of authority by the father or one of his male relatives over a family or household....
