Matrilateral

//ˌmætɹɪˈlætəɹəl// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Related through one's maternal side. not-comparable

Synonyms

affiliated agnate akin allied cognate collateral

Antonyms

Etymology

From matri- + lateral.

Related phrases

matrilateral lineage

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