Synonyms for matrilineal
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Tracing descent only through female ancestors.
Kerala traditionally has matrilineal inheritance.
Related words
- Phrases
- matrilineal lineage matrilineal line matrilineal descent
- Other spellings
- matrilinear matrilinial
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| matrilineal | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 12 letters
- matrilineate