
Phratry
UK
/ˈfreɪtri/
US
/ˈfreɪtri/

Translation of "phratry" into Russian
phratry
NounUK
/ˈfreɪtri/
US
/ˈfreɪtri/
phratry
phratries pl
In ancient Greece, a phratry was a social division of the tribe.
В древней Греции фратрия была социальной единицей племени.
Definitions
phratry
NounUK
/ˈfreɪtri/
US
/ˈfreɪtri/
A social division in ancient Greek society, consisting of several families or clans with a common ancestor.
In ancient Athens, each citizen belonged to a phratry, which played a role in civic and religious activities.
A kinship group or clan in some indigenous societies, often part of a larger tribal organization.
The tribe was divided into several phratries, each with its own distinct traditions and leadership.
Idioms and phrases
segment of a phratry
Each clan was considered a segment of a phratry in their society.
сегмент фратрии
Каждый клан считался сегментом фратрии в их обществе.
membership in a phratry
Membership in a phratry was passed down through the maternal line.
членство во фратрии
Членство во фратрии передавалось по материнской линии.
functions of the phratry
The functions of the phratry included organizing ceremonies and mediating disputes.
функции фратрии
Функции фратрии включали организацию церемоний и посредничество в спорах.
chief of the phratry
The chief of the phratry was responsible for leading rituals.
вождь фратрии
Вождь фратрии отвечал за проведение ритуалов.
descent group of a phratry
A descent group of a phratry often shared property and religious duties.
родственная группа фратрии
Родственная группа фратрии часто совместно владела имуществом и религиозными обязанностями.