ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Matrilateral

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˌmætɹɪˈlætəɹəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Matrilateral is an adjective meaning (anthropology) Related through one's maternal side.

Meaning

(anthropology) Related through one's maternal side.

Antonyms for matrilateral

Common opposites include patrilateral.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include patrilateral, patrilineal, maternal, matriclinous, matricentric, allomaternal.

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