+A matrilineal line traces descent and kinship through the [Mother](/wiki/mother)'s side, linking individuals to their ancestors solely through female lineage. This system often shapes [Inheritance](/wiki/inheritance), status, and group identity within a society.
+## See also
+- [Patrilineal](/wiki/patrilineal)
+- [Kinship](/wiki/kinship)
+- [Descent](/wiki/descent)
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