patrilineal
/ˌpætrəˈlɪniəl/
adjective
- Relating to or based on kinship through the father's line.
- In a patrilineal family, children take their father's surname.
- The royal succession in that country follows a patrilineal system, so only sons can inherit the throne.
- Patrilineal societies often give more authority to male family members.
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