What does matrilineal mean?

adj. relating to a system where family connections are traced through the mother's side

matrilineal

🇺🇸 /ˌmætrɪˈlɪniəl/ 🇬🇧 /ˌmætrɪˈlɪniəl/

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relating to a system where family connections are traced through the mother's side

In some cultures, family lineage is determined by matrilineal descent.

relating to a system where family connections are traced through the mother's side