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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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