matrilineal

/ˌmætrɪˈlɪniəl/📚 30970GRE
relating to descent or kinship through the female line 母系的

adjective [原级]母系的

The system of matrilineal clans was maintained throughout this period, even though some clans merged to form larger groups while others divided into smaller descent groups.
尽管一些氏族合并成更大的氏族,而另一些氏族则分裂成更小的氏族,但母系氏族制度在这一整个时期一直保持着。

matrilineal

-al ⌜ 表示具有某种性质的 - indicating pertaining to or characterized by ~ ⌟
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This fieldwork brings a new example for the studies of matrilineal system. 这一调查结果为人类学对母系制的研究提供了新的田野样本。
Early in human society, our society is divided into matrilineal and patrilineal clan clan. 在人类社会的早期,我们的社会被分为母系氏族和父系氏族。