Agnate
Pronunciation: /ˈæɡnət/
Agnate (noun)
- A male relative on the father's side of the family.
- 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