Matriliny
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Matrilineal society. countable, uncountable
"In this confrontation between the earth man and the sky god, another ancient battle is implied: Enkidu has become the mother's brother, the protector of the matriliny, and therefore the defender of the bride."
- 2 Synonym of matrilineality. countable, uncountable
Example
More examples"In this confrontation between the earth man and the sky god, another ancient battle is implied: Enkidu has become the mother's brother, the protector of the matriliny, and therefore the defender of the bride."