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Meaning of matronymic | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2
ˌmætɹəˈnɪmɪk

Definitions

  1. Of, relating to, or derived from the given name of one's mother.
    not-comparable
  2. By extension; of, relating to, or derived from the given name of a female ancestor.
    not-comparable

Equivalents

Čeština matronymický
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.
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See also

matrotrophic matt matte matted matter-of-fact matter-of-factish

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