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Matriclan vs. Patriclan — What's the Difference?

Matriclan vs. Patriclan — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Matriclan and Patriclan

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Matriclan

(anthropology) A clan, with membership determined by matrilineal descent from a common ancestor.

Patriclan

(anthropology) A clan, with membership determined by patrilineal descent from a common ancestor.

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