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patrilineage

/ˌpætrɪˈlaɪndʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does patrilineage mean?

noun

The descent of property, titles, or social status from father to son, or the line of ancestors through the male line. A social or cultural system in which property, titles, or social status are passed down from father to son.

Example

"The aristocratic family's patrilineage dated back to the 12th century."

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