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(anthropology) Of a family relationship by marriage of a relative (or through affinity), as opposed to consanguinity; in-law..
The names of their affinal relatives must be avoided in speaking either to a man or woman, or even when speaking in their presence.
Use affinal when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Affinal means (anthropology) Of a family relationship by marriage of a relative (or through affinity), as opposed to consanguinity; in-law..
Common synonyms include related.
Possible antonyms include consanguine.
The names of their affinal relatives must be avoided in speaking either to a man or woman, or even when speaking in their presence.
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