phratry

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/ˈfɹætɹi/ English

Definitions

noun

A clan or kinship group consisting of a number of families claiming descent from a common ancestor and having certain collective functions and responsibilities.
A former kinship division consisting of two or more distinct clans with separate identities but considered to be a single unit.

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Synonyms

sept family kinfolk kinsfolk folk family line subphratry fratriarchy fraternity fratry frater house clan kindred frater patrimoiety frater-house

Associated

iroquois nominal delaware nations control six five considered british under later

Rhymes

attry patri-matri-hattree hat tree patry cat tree dat tree fat tree flat tree

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