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cognation meaning and definition
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Definition of cognation (noun)
- line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family
- synonyms: enation, matrilineage
- (anthropology) related by blood
- synonyms: blood kinship, consanguinity
- antonym: affinity
Source: Princeton University Wordnet