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Meaning of matriliny | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Matrilineal society.
    countable, uncountable
  2. Synonym of matrilineality.
    countable, uncountable

Examples

“In this confrontation between the earth man and the sky god, another ancient battle is implied: Enkidu has become the mother's brother, the protector of the matriliny, and therefore the defender of the bride.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

matrilocality matrilysin matrimania matrimoiety Matrimonial matrimonial cake

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