👨‍👦patronymic

noun
/ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/

Meaning

a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor

Example Sentences

In many cultures, surnames are patronymic in origin.

Synonyms

surname, family name, lineage name, ancestral name

Antonyms

given name, forename

Collocations

patronymic tradition, patronymic system, patronymic naming, patronymic form

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