patrilineal
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/ˌpætrɪˈlɪniəl/
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/ˌpætrɪˈlɪniəl/
adjective
R
relating to tracing family lines through the male ancestors
In that society, inheritance of land is patrilineal, meaning it is passed down from father to son.
translation
relating to tracing family lines through the male ancestors