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Noun matronymic has 1 sense
- matronymic, metronymic - a name derived from the name of your mother or a maternal ancestor
--1 is a kind of name
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Matronymic
Definition:
A matronymic is a name derived from the mother's name, or a name that identifies a person's maternal lineage.
Senses:
- As a noun:
a. A name derived from the mother's name. Example: Johnson is a matronymic derived from John's mother's name.
b. A surname that identifies the maternal lineage. Example: In some cultures, individuals carry a matronymic as their last name.
- As an adjective:
a. Pertaining to matrilineal descent. Example: Matronymic inheritance is practiced in certain societies.
Sample Sentences:
- Her last name, Smithson, is a matronymic indicating that it originates from her mother's side of the family.
- The matronymic tradition is deeply rooted in the indigenous culture of this region.
- Mrs. Anderson decided to name her daughter Kate, as a matronymic tribute to her own mother Katherine.
- In this tribe, a matronymic is used as a middle name to honor the mother's lineage.
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