Social Organization

noun a group of people with a common ancestor or common background, often sharing the same surname

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• The clan gathered for their annual meeting to discuss important matters.
• My clan is planning a big family reunion next month.
• I heard that new restaurant is the clan's favorite spot to hang out.
• In the corporate world, the marketing department is often referred to as the 'clan' due to their close-knit nature.

noun a line of descent traced through the paternal side of a family

• The patrilineage of the royal family can be traced back for centuries.
• My friend is really into genealogy and has been researching his patrilineage.
• I never really cared about my patrilineage until I found out my ancestors were pirates!
• In some cultures, patrilineage is seen as a symbol of strength and power.

noun the practice of marrying one's sibling

• Adelphogamy is the practice of marrying within one's own family or clan.
• I heard adelphogamy was common among certain royal families in history.
• People used to joke that adelphogamy was just a fancy way of saying marrying your cousin.
• In a figurative sense, adelphogamy can refer to any close-knit community where relationships are limited to within the group.