patrilineage
/ˌpætrəˈlɪniɪdʒ/
noun
- A line of descent traced through the father's side of the family.
- The tribe's leadership is determined by patrilineage, with the eldest son inheriting the title.
- She traced her patrilineage back to a famous general from the 18th century.
- In many cultures, family names and property are passed down through the patrilineage.
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