Patrilineal

Synonyms of patrilineal

• agnate
• agnatic
• agnatic descent

Antonyms of patrilineal

• maternal
• matrilineal
• matriclan

Collocations of patrilineal

patrilineal descent

Frequency: 70 %

In many patrilineal societies, inheritance is based on patrilineal descent.

patrilineal lineage

Frequency: 65 %

The family's history was traced through their patrilineal lineage.

patrilineal inheritance

Frequency: 60 %

Under patrilineal inheritance, property is passed down through the male line.

patrilineal society

Frequency: 50 %

In a patrilineal society, kinship is traced through the male line.

patrilineal customs

Frequency: 45 %

The community followed strict patrilineal customs regarding marriage.

Idiomatic Expressions for patrilineal

• Phrase: Patrilineal inheritance
  Meaning: The passing down of property or titles through the male line of descent
  Usage: In some cultures, patrilineal inheritance is the traditional way of passing down wealth and status.