Matrilineal (noun)
mat-ri-lin-ee-al
Inheriting or determining descent through the female line.
First recorded in 1900–05; matri- + lineal
Example sentences
“I think I get my fierce nature from the matrilineal line!”
Reading at the beach, taking your book to the local park, turning pages by the pool or simply spending a few quiet hours reading in your own back garden; when…
A group attending Essex Pride, on Saturday 20th June 2026, united to protest against Reform UK’s censorship in local libraries. Save Our Libraries Essex (SOLE) joined the parade with banners…
