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social science subjects > sociology > anthropology > anthropological linguistics > kinship terminology
social science subjects > linguistics > descriptive linguistics > anthropological linguistics > kinship terminology
social science subjects > sociology > anthropology > cultural/social anthropology > kinship terminology

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kinship terminology  

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  • The terminology of kinship, that is, the terms we use to name our kin, is one of the most important areas of study in the social anthropology of kinship. Kinship terminology is a message carrier, concurrently reflecting and determining social behavior. [Source: Encyclopedia of Anthropology; Kinship Terminology]

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