Matrilineal descent Synonyms

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Definitions for Matrilineal


  • (adjective) based on or tracing descent through the female line

Synonyms for phrase

MD abbreviation

MD is an abbreviation for Matrilineal Descent
What does MD stand for?
MD stands for "Matrilineal Descent"

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Definitions for Descent


  • (noun) the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude
  • (noun) a gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body
  • (noun) a change to a lower state or level