affinal

(əˈfaɪnəl) adjjoined or connected by marriage

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affinal - (anthropology) related by marriageaffineanthropology - the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beingsrelated - connected by kinship, common origin, or marriage

affinal

(of a kin relationship) arising from a link by marriage, e.g. father-in-law/son-in-law is an affinal relationship whereas the father-son relationship is a relationship of DESCENT. See also KINSHIP.

affinal

adjective An antiquated term, referring to an interpersonal relationship resulting from marriage; related by marriage; non-sanguineous.

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adj (anthropology) related by marriage

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affine

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