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How to say: matrilineal

Spelling: Matrilineal Syllables matrilineal

US accent

/mˈætɹɪlˌɪniəl/

UK accent

/mˈatɹɪlˌɪniəl/

Definition

Definition — based on or tracing descent through the female line

e.g. “matrilineal inheritance”

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