matrilineal

IPA: mætrɪɫˈɪniʌɫ

Examples of "matrilineal" in Sentences

In some matrilineal societies, leadership and property are passed down through the female line
The matrilineal clan traced its ancestry through the mother's side of the family
Matrilineal descent is a key feature of many Indigenous cultures
The matrilineal system can be found in various parts of the world, from Africa to Asia
Matrilineal inheritance can challenge traditional gender roles in society