matrilineal
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/ˌmætrɪˈlɪniəl/
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/ˌmætrɪˈlɪniəl/
relating to a system where family connections are traced through the mother's side
In some cultures, family lineage is determined by matrilineal descent.
在某些文化中,家族血统是通过母系血统来决定的。