Patrilineal descent Synonyms

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Definitions for Patrilineal


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

Synonyms for phrase

PD abbreviation

PD is an abbreviation for Patrilineal Descent
What does PD stand for?
PD stands for "Patrilineal 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