Synonyms for matriline
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A line of descent from a female ancestor to a descendant (of either sex) in which the individuals in all intervening generations are mothers.
Forms
- Plural
- matrilines → motherlines…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| matriline | rising | |
| motherline | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- motherline