Matrilineal
adjective
Referred to when descent or kinship is traced through the mother's side of the family.
In some tribes, property and titles are passed down in a matrilineal manner.
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Academic
adjective
Referred to when descent or kinship is traced through the mother's side of the family.
In some tribes, property and titles are passed down in a matrilineal manner.
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Understand that 'matrilineal' relates to societies where mothers' lineage is pivotal.
The royal succession in that region is matrilineal.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Matriarchal
'Matrilineal' is different from 'matriarchal', which means women lead the society.
Their matrilineal system respects the mother's bloodline, but it's not a matriarchal community.
Pro Tip 3/3Exclusive Inheritance
In 'matrilineal' lines, inheritance or titles are often exclusively through the female relatives.
He inherited the family home through a matrilineal line, as his mother had no brothers.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Understand that 'matrilineal' relates to societies where mothers' lineage is pivotal.
The royal succession in that region is matrilineal.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Matriarchal
'Matrilineal' is different from 'matriarchal', which means women lead the society.
Their matrilineal system respects the mother's bloodline, but it's not a matriarchal community.
Pro Tip 3/3Exclusive Inheritance
In 'matrilineal' lines, inheritance or titles are often exclusively through the female relatives.
He inherited the family home through a matrilineal line, as his mother had no brothers.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Understand that 'matrilineal' relates to societies where mothers' lineage is pivotal.
The royal succession in that region is matrilineal.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Matriarchal
'Matrilineal' is different from 'matriarchal', which means women lead the society.
Their matrilineal system respects the mother's bloodline, but it's not a matriarchal community.
Pro Tip 3/3Exclusive Inheritance
In 'matrilineal' lines, inheritance or titles are often exclusively through the female relatives.
He inherited the family home through a matrilineal line, as his mother had no brothers.
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Video examples
The legacy of matriarchs...
We are a people that deeply value, honor and respect the roles of women. We always have. We're a matrilineal culture. And so, traditionally, our matriarchs would often guide and direct the speakers of the people, otherwise known as the chiefs.
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Free Love PIPE National...
to return to his mom's house but giba knows he can't shirk his responsibilities to his family outsiders may find it exotic but most well family life has little to do with romance because of matrilineal societies keep
Video examples
The legacy of matriarchs...
We are a people that deeply value, honor and respect the roles of women. We always have. We're a matrilineal culture. And so, traditionally, our matriarchs would often guide and direct the speakers of the people, otherwise known as the chiefs.
Video examples
Free Love PIPE National...
to return to his mom's house but giba knows he can't shirk his responsibilities to his family outsiders may find it exotic but most well family life has little to do with romance because of matrilineal societies keep
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Quote examples
Roseanne Barr
American Actress
Judaism is one of the last of the world's matrilineal philosophies. Matriarchies are always the cultures that patriarchy attacks and decimates, because they don't spend all their money on the military like patriarchy does. They are easy prey.
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Gloria Steinem
American Activist
The Native American cultures on this continent, most of them, were matrilineal, and some women were the chiefs. Societies were about balance.
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Pramila Jayapal
American Politician
I come from a state in India that is a matrilineal state, Kerala. And so women really are seen as very powerful.
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Deb Haaland
American Politician
We're a matrilineal society, as Pueblo women, and there are a lot of tribes across the country who are.
Quote examples
Roseanne Barr
American Actress
Judaism is one of the last of the world's matrilineal philosophies. Matriarchies are always the cultures that patriarchy attacks and decimates, because they don't spend all their money on the military like patriarchy does. They are easy prey.
Quote examples
Gloria Steinem
American Activist
The Native American cultures on this continent, most of them, were matrilineal, and some women were the chiefs. Societies were about balance.
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Pramila Jayapal
American Politician
I come from a state in India that is a matrilineal state, Kerala. And so women really are seen as very powerful.
Quote examples
Deb Haaland
American Politician
We're a matrilineal society, as Pueblo women, and there are a lot of tribes across the country who are.
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