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matronymic

/məˈtrəʊ.nɪ.mɪk/

/məˈtroʊ.nɪ.mɪk/

matronymicnoun

matronymics

/ˌmætrəˈnɪmɪk/

Definitions

A personal name derived from that of one's mother or a female ancestor.

In certain societies, children receive a matronymic rather than a patronymic.

Synonyms

maternal name

maternal surname

mother's name

mother-derived name

matronymic surname

matrilineal surname

matronymicadjective

more matronymic

Comp.

most matronymic

Super.

/məˈtrəʊ.nɪ.mɪk/

/məˈtroʊ.nɪ.mɪk/

Translations

In some cultures, matronymic naming conventions are used.

В некоторых культурах используются матронимические правила именования.

Definitions

Relating to or derived from the name of one's mother or a female ancestor.

In some cultures, matronymic naming conventions are used to honor the maternal lineage.

Synonyms