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bilateral descent

 

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Noun bilateral descent has 1 sense
  1. bilateral descent - line of descent traced through both the maternal and paternal sides of the family
    --1 is a kind of
    descent, line of descent, lineage, filiation

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Bilateral Descent

Definition

Bilateral descent refers to a kinship system in which an individual's family ties and inheritance rights are equally traced through both their mother's and father's line of descent.

Usage

Bilateral descent is commonly found in many indigenous cultures where an individual inherits property, social status, and their identity from both their mother's and father's families.

Examples

Example 1: Noun

The indigenous tribe practices bilateral descent, where an individual's family lineage is equally traced through both their maternal and paternal ancestors.

Sample Sentence: In the Bilanian tribe, membership is determined through bilateral descent.

Example 2: Adjective

As an adjective, bilateral descent describes the kinship system that recognizes and values both maternal and paternal lineages.

Sample Sentence: The culture of the Baligo people embraces bilateral descent principles.

Example 3: Verb

While not commonly used as a verb, one could say that someone "practices bilateral descent" to refer to their adherence to the kinship system.

Sample Sentence: The tribe elders highly value individuals who practice bilateral descent.

Example 4: Adverb

As an adverb, bilateral descent describes actions or decisions that are made equally considering both the maternal and paternal sides.

Sample Sentence: The leader of the community listens carefully and makes decisions bilaterally, always considering both sides of descent.

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