Added 9 October 2026
phratry
/ˈfɹætɹi/ noun
Latin root: phrātria Wiktionary
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- A clan or kinship group consisting of a number of families claiming descent from a common ancestor and having certain collective functions and responsibilities. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
- A former kinship division consisting of two or more distinct clans with separate identities but considered to be a single unit.
Origin
PIE word *bʰréh₂tēr From Latin phrātria, from Ancient Greek φρατρία (phratría, “tribe, clan”), from φράτηρ (phrátēr) + -ία (-ía).
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