CEFR C1

agnate

adjective

Meaning

Related on the father's side; a male relative, or a relative through a male line.

Examples

The will stipulated that only agnate descendants were eligible to inherit the family title.
In some cultures, agnate kinship is more important than cognate kinship for social standing.

Synonyms: related, consanguineous, patrilineal, cognate

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agnate (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈæɡnət/

Definition

Related on the father's side; a male relative, or a relative through a male line.

Examples

The will stipulated that only agnate descendants were eligible to inherit the family title.
In some cultures, agnate kinship is more important than cognate kinship for social standing.
The historical study focused on the succession of power through agnate lines of descent.

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Antonyms of agnate

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