patrilineal

UK
/ˌpætrɪˈlɪn.i.əl/
US
/ˌpeɪtrɪˈlɪniəl/

Translations

patrilinealadjective
UK
/ˌpætrɪˈlɪn.i.əl/
US
/ˌpeɪtrɪˈlɪniəl/
In many cultures, inheritance is patrilineal.
Во многих культурах наследование является патрилинейным.

Definitions

patrilinealadjective
Relating to, based on, or tracing descent through the male line.
In many traditional societies, inheritance is patrilineal, passing from father to son.