Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > M Synonyms of matrilineal Find synonyms for: Adjective 1. matrilineal, matrilinear, lineal (vs. collateral), direct usage: based on or tracing descent through the female line; "matrilineal inheritance" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of matrilineal (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: terrafirma Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language