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Definitions

patrilineal

[pa-truh-lin-ee-uhl, pey-] / ˌpæ trəˈlɪn i əl, ˌpeɪ- /
ADJECTIVE
paternal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
benevolent
WEAK
concerned fatherlike patrimonial protective solicitous vigilant
Antonyms
WEAK
maternal

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