patrimonial
UK/,pætrɪ'monɪəl/US/.pætri'mәuniәl/
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Definitions
adj.
Relating to or inherited from one's father or ancestors; hereditary.
祖传的，世袭的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpatrimony + -al (adj.) = relating to inherited (father-derived) property or heritage.
Root patr still carries 26 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The estate had been a patrimonial holding for centuries.