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phratry

Syllabification: (phra·try)
Pronunciation: /ˈfrātrē/
Definition of phratry

noun (plural phratries)

Anthropology
  • a descent group or kinship group in some tribal societies.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek phratria, from phratēr 'clansman'

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