moiety

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Noun moiety has 2 senses

moiety, mediety - one of two (approximately) equal parts
--₁ is a kind of one-half, half
moiety - one of two basic subdivisions of a tribe
--₂ is a kind of social group
--₂ is a member of tribe, folk

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Moiety

Noun

Each of two parts into which something is or can be divided.
A half or partial amount.
Each of two groups into which a society is divided based on kinship, marriage, or descent.

Sample Sentences:

The cake was divided into two equal moieties.
She only ate a moiety of her sandwich.
The tribe is organized into two moieties, each with its own traditions and customs.

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