patrilineal clan; clan members
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
patrilineal clan; lineage; consanguineous clan system
formalRefers to the social structure, institution, or system based on patrilineal descent, where members share a common male ancestor. This was the fundamental organizational unit of traditional Chinese rural society.
China's patrilineal clan system has a history of several thousand years.
In some southern regions, the concept of patrilineal clans remains very strong.
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Traditional clan society was bound by ties of blood relations.
noun
clan members; members of a patrilineal family (excluding married-out women)
formalSpecifically refers to male members and unmarried female members who share the same patrilineal ancestor. Married daughters are traditionally considered to have left the clan and become part of their husband's lineage.
All the clan members came to participate in the ancestor worship ceremony.
He is the head of the largest clan in the village.
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According to old customs, married daughters are not counted as members of the natal clan.