Meaning of matronymic | Babel Free
/ˌmætɹəˈnɪmɪk/Definitions
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Of, relating to, or derived from the given name of one's mother. not-comparable
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By extension; of, relating to, or derived from the given name of a female ancestor. not-comparable
Equivalents
Deutsch
metronymisch
Français
matronymique
Examples
“In many countries, matronymic surnames can be adopted after the death of the father, although the process is very formal and lengthy.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.