cognation (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *cognation*:
NOUN	relation	cognation, matrilineage, enation	line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family
relation	cognation, consanguinity, blood kinship	(anthropology) related by blood

English > *cognation*: 2 senses > noun 1, relation
Meaning	line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family.
Synonyms	matrilineage, enation
Broader	unilateral descent	line of descent traced through one side of the family

English > *cognation*: 2 senses > noun 2, relation
Meaning	(anthropology) related by blood.
Synonyms	consanguinity, blood kinship
Category	anthropology	The social science that studies the origins / origins and social relationships of human beings
Broader	kinship, family relationship, relationship	(anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption
Opposite	affinity	(anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption
Spanish	cognación, consanguineidad, consanguinidad, parentesco sanguíneo
Catalan	consanguinitat

HyperDic: cognation