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< patrilocal

patriot >

pat·ri·mo·ny

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NOUN:
pl. pat·ri·mo·nies

1. An inheritance from a father or other ancestor.
2. An inheritance or legacy; heritage.
An endowment or estate belonging to an institution, especially a church.

ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French patrimoine, from Latin patrimnium, from pater, patr-, father; see pter- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
patri·moni·al(Adjective), patri·moni·al·ly(Adverb)

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