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patrilateral

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌpætɹɪˈlæt(ə)ɹəl/
  • rhymes with -ætəɹəl

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adj

Meaning 1

From kin 'on the father's side' (related to the father).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: anthropology, human-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • Jim's blond hair is one of his patrilateral traits.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From patri- + lateral.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: patrilateral — Translations