patriclan

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

patri- +‎ clan

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈpætɹɪˌklæn/, /ˈpeɪtɹɪˌklæn/
  • Audio (UK)(file)

Noun[edit]

patriclan (plural patriclans)

  1. (anthropology) A clan, with membership determined by patrilineal descent from a common ancestor.
    • 1991, Philip Baldi, Patterns of Change - Change of Patterns, →ISBN:
      Patrilect is a marker of patriclan membership and thus a symbol of identity.

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References[edit]

Source: Anthromorphemics. [1]

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