cognation English

Meaning cognation meaning

What does cognation mean?

cognation

— noun (= matrilineage) line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family

— noun (= consanguinity) (anthropology) related by blood

Synonyms cognation synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as cognation?

cognation English » English

matrilineage

enation

affinity

relation

kinship

kindred

consanguinity

blood kinship

relationship

relations

relatedness

propinquity

likeness

kinsman

kinsfolk

filiation

connexion

connection

alliance