How to Pronounce "agnate"
word
ˈæɡneɪt
AG-nayt
ˈæɡneɪt
AG-nayt
Definition
An agnate is a person who is related to you through a male ancestor, usually on your father's side of the family.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæɡneɪt
British English
ˈæɡneɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AG-nayt
UK
AG-nayt
Listen in Context
Your uncle on your father's side is your agnate.
Only an agnate could inherit the family title in some old traditions.
A family tree can show all the agnates in a lineage.
Historically, being an agnate often meant access to property and privileges.