Affinal relationships are distinct from blood relationships and play a vital role in sociocultural structures.
No exact match translations found for 'affinal' in nepali.
Word 'affinal' in Other Languages
- affinal in Assamese অসমীয়া
- affinal in Bengali বাংলা
- affinal in Bodo बड़ो
- affinal in Dogri डोगरी
- affinal in English
- affinal in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- affinal in Hindi हिन्दी
- affinal in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- affinal in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- affinal in Konkani कोंकणी
- affinal in Maithili মৈথিলী
- affinal in Malayalam മലയാളം
- affinal in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- affinal in Marathi मराठी
- affinal in Nepali नेपाली
- affinal in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- affinal in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- affinal in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- affinal in Santali
- affinal in Sindhi سنڌي
- affinal in Tamil தமிழ்
- affinal in Telugu తెలుగు
- affinal in Urdu اُردُو
Affinal
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ˈæf.ɪ.nəl/
Definitions
- Relating to marriage or kinship by marriage.
Usage Examples
- Anthropologists study both consanguineal and affinal relationships in cultures.
- The affinal ties between the families strengthened their alliance.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin affinis, meaning "connected or related."
Synonyms
- Marital
- In-law
Antonyms
- Consanguineal
- Blood-related
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Afinal | /a.fiˈnal/ |
| French | Affinal | /a.fi.nal/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /ˈæf.ɪ.nəl/
- British English: /əˈfaɪ.nəl/
Historical Usage
The term "affinal" has been used in anthropological studies since the 19th century to describe kinship systems.
Cultural Nuances
In cultural anthropology, "affinal" ties are crucial for understanding marriage systems and alliances between groups.