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Definition of Cognation
1. Noun. Line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family.
2. Noun. (anthropology) related by blood.
Exact synonyms: Blood Kinship, Consanguinity
Category relationships: Anthropology
Generic synonyms: Family Relationship, Kinship, Relationship
Antonyms: Affinity
Derivative terms: Consanguine
Category relationships: Anthropology
Generic synonyms: Family Relationship, Kinship, Relationship
Antonyms: Affinity
Derivative terms: Consanguine
Definition of Cognation
1. n. Relationship by blood; descent from the same original; kindred.
Definition of Cognation
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