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paternal My dad’s father is my paternal grandfather. |
Of or relating to a father; fatherly |
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Patriotic Some people consider it patriotic to criticize their country because pointing out its faults shows they love and are loyal to their country. |
To love and support your country/fatherland |
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patron As a patron of the theater, I try to support actors and playwrights with money, help, and attendance at plays. |
Someone who is a loyal customer, or loyal to a cause |
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patronize To support our community businesses, we patronize only local stores instead of shopping at malls or big chain stores. |
To be loyal and supportive to |
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maternal My mom's mom is related to me through a maternal relationship. |
Of or relating to a mother; motherly |
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matriarch A queen is a matriarch. |
A mother of female ruler or leader |
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matrimony Fifty years ago my grandmother and grandfather entered into matrimony, and they remained married until my grandfather’s death two years ago. |
Marriage |
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matrix Their marriage was the matrix of our family, the relationship where our family began. |
The beginning of something, or the start of something; something that produces or gives form to something as it surrounds or encloses it. |
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fraternal My uncle belongs to a fraternal organization. He goes to meetings and hangs out with his buddies every Friday night. |
Of or relating to a brother; brotherly |
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fraternize When the competition was finally over, the two basketball teams were able to fraternize freely, shooting baskets and building friendships. |
To be brotherly |
