What is another word for patrilineally?
Pronunciation: [pˈatɹɪlˌɪni͡əlˌi] (IPA) 
Patrilineally refers to tracing ancestry or inheritance through the male line. Synonyms for patrilineally include agnatically, consanguineously, or through the father's side. Consanguinity means a close family relationship, especially by blood. The term agnatic refers to tracing one's descent or inheritance through the male line of their family. Other synonyms for patrilineally are patrilocality, which means the custom of a married couple living with or near the husband's family, and patriarchal, which refers to a society being led by a male head of the family or tribe. Using these synonyms can provide variety to one's writing and add depth to discussions of family relationships and inheritance customs.
