Is Matriliny a Word?

noun, plural mat·ri·lin·ies. the tracing of descent through the mother's line of a family.

What is matriliny?

: the practice of tracing descent through the mother's line —contrasted with patriliny.

What is the difference between Patriliny and matriliny?

Patriliny is where one trace descent from father to son, grandson and so on. On the other hand, matriliny means to trace the descent through the mother. ... According to the Manusmriti, the paternal estate was to be divided equally amongst sons after the death of the parents, with a special share for the eldest.