patriclan

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English

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Etymology

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From patri- +‎ clan.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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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

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Source: Anthromorphemics. [1]