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A clan, with membership determined by matrilineal descent from a common ancestor.See Also: patriclan
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matriclan — [ matriklɑ̃ ] n. m. • 1969; du lat. mater, matris « mère » et clan ♦ Ethnol. Clan dont le recrutement est assuré par la voie matrilinéaire (opposé à patriclan). ● matriclan nom masculin Clan qui intègre ses membres suivant le principe de la… … Encyclopédie Universelle
matriclán — ► sustantivo masculino ANTROPOLOGÍA Grupo antropológico formado según el principio de filiación matrilineal. * * * ► masculino ANTROPOLOGÍA Clan fundado en la filiación matrilineal … Enciclopedia Universal
matriclan — matri·clan … English syllables
matriclan — ˈmā.trə, ˈma.+ˌ noun ( s) Etymology: matr + clan : a matrilineal clan contrasted with patriclan … Useful english dictionary
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