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👨‍👦 A male-line relative 👨‍👦 Related by father
agnate

agnate

9.9
Related through the father's family
  • adjective
  • /ˈæɡneɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : agnado
  • Only his agnate relatives were included in the inheritance according to the old law.

Examples

  • In traditional societies, property often passes down the agnate line.

  • His cousin is an agnate relative.

  • A agnate uncle is one related to you through your father's family.

  • He is an agnate.

  • An agnate cousin is someone who shares a lineage through the father's family.

  • The family reunion included only agnate relatives, highlighting their connection through the male line.

  • Many cultures place great importance on agnate relationships when discussing family heritage.

Synonyms

paternal
vsagnate
11 4.1

From the father's side of the family

specifies male-line relation rather than just parental connection
patrilineal
vsagnate
  • Specialized
1 8.5

About family descent and inheritance through the father's side

refers more generally to being on the father's side of the family
agnatic
vsagnate
  • Specialized
9.9

Family descent traced only through the father's side

is the general family term for father's side relations
patrilinear
vsagnate
  • Specialized
9.1

Family descent that follows fathers to their sons

applies more broadly to family relation rather than lineage focus
patrilateral
vsagnate
  • Specialized
9.6

Related to the father's side of a family

is broader covering male descent as a kinship principle

Antonyms

unrelated
10 3.5

Not members of the same family by birth or marriage

Surface Forms

agnate positive

Etymology

Agnate comes from Latin agnatus, built on natus which means 'born' and is the same root as native. So when agnate is used as an adjective it describes being related through the father's family, or being on the father's side.