Agnate

Pronunciation: /ˈæɡnət/

Agnate (noun)

  1. A male relative on the father's side of the family.
  2. A person related through male ancestors.

Examples

  • He is considered an agnate in the family.
  • An agnate often plays a significant role in family traditions.

Common collocations: close agnate, distant agnate, agnate descent, agnate heritage, agnate lineage

Synonyms of Agnate

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Agnate

  • referring to relatives on the mother's side