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Die Verwandtschaft
In anthropology, this term describes blood relations and social ties through marriage or adoption. It is a key focus of ethnological fieldwork.
Examples in context
Verwandtschaft spielt in vielen Kulturen eine Hauptrolle.
Kinship plays a major role in many cultures.
Die ethnologische Forschung untersucht komplexe Verwandtschaftssysteme.
Ethnological research examines complex kinship systems.
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