The clans were matrilineal, which means that clan ties were traced through the mother's line.

The clans are matrilineal, that is, clan ties are traced through the mother's line.

But then, clan ties are strong.

Jhy Okiah insisted that she never gave her family special treatment, but all Roamers had clan ties and obligations.

Because of the strong clan ties, the rickshaw pullers created their own area of land and fought whenever it was threatened.

Many Nivkh stories, beliefs, and clan ties were forgotten by new generations.

A heavy hand is now needed, a ruler who is apart from all clan ties.

Strong clan tie perhaps does not allow the Dimasa Kacharis to violate its norms in marriage regulations.

His tie to the Emperor was a clan tie, not a dynastic one.

Montenegro's size and close family and clan ties create other problems of crony capitalism.