patrilineal kin
- noun
- /ˌpætrɪˈlɪniəl kɪn/
- Specialized
:
parientes patrilineales
- My patrilineal kin include my father and grandfather.
Examples
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Many societies trace clan membership through the patrilineal kin rather than the maternal line.
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Inheritance was passed down through the patrilineal kin in the ancient tribe.
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Family gatherings included both maternal and patrilineal kin each year.
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The concept of patrilineal kin is important in many cultures.
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At the reunion, we enjoyed stories from both maternal and patrilineal kin who gathered to celebrate our heritage.
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In this community, property rights are determined by patrilineal kin, ensuring that family land remains within the father's lineage.
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Understanding your patrilineal kin can enrich your appreciation for family history and cultural traditions.
Synonyms
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A person related through the father's family
A person related to someone through their father
A relative on the father's side of a family
A person who belongs to the family line through their father
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase combines 'patrilineal' (descent through the father's line) with 'kin' (relatives), so a learner who knows both constituents can directly infer 'relatives on the father's side.' This is a straightforward adjective + noun composition following regular morphological semantics and is cross-linguistically common, making it immediately comprehensible.
Etymology
Patrilineal kin comes from the words patrilineal 'father's line' and kin 'family'. Imagine a family tree that follows only the father's side, so the phrase means relatives related 'through the father's line'.