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Synonyms for Patrilinear & Similar Words

Definition of patrilinear

adjective
  1. based on or tracing descent through the male line; "a patrilineal society"

3 synonyms found

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What are synonyms for patrilinear?
Synonyms for patrilinear include: direct, lineal, patrilineal.
How many synonyms does patrilinear have?
Patrilinear has 3 synonyms.

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