What is another word for agnation?
Pronunciation: [aɡnˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Agnation refers to a system of kinship that follows only the male line of descent. Synonyms for agnation include patriarchy, patrilineage, patriliny, and patrilineal descent. Patriarchy implies a social order in which men hold significant power and influence within a society. Patrilineage refers to the ancestral line of descent that passes only through the male side of a family. Patriliny refers to the same kinship system but emphasizes the practice of tracing lineage through the male ancestors. Patrilineal descent is another term for agnatic descent, where inheritance is passed through the male line of the family. These synonyms provide a variety of ways to discuss and describe the same concept.
