| Term | Definition |
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Mater, matris |
Latin: mother |
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matrix |
Noun: the surroundings within which something begins or developes |
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matriarchy |
noun: a society ruled or controlled by women |
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matriculate |
verb: to register as a student at a college or university |
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Pater, patris |
Latin: father |
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patriarch |
noun: the male head of a family or tribe. |
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patrimony |
noun: a family inheritance |
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patronage |
noun: support, encouragement; business clientele; customers |
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patronize |
verb: to go to regularly |
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patronymic |
noun: name derived from a paternal ancestor |
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Frater, fratris |
Latin: brother |
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fraternal |
adjective: pertaining to brothers; brotherly |
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fraternize |
verb: to be friendly with; to socialize with an enemy population. |
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Avunculus, avunculi |
Latin: uncle |
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avuncular |
adjective: like an uncle |
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Familia |
Latin: family |
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familial |
adjective: having to do with the family. |
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Uxor, uxoris |
Latin: wife |
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uxorious |
adjective: dominated by one's wife |
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Gamos |
Greek: marriage |
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bigamy |
noun: marriage to two mates |
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monogamy |
noun: marriage to one mate |