mater
Mother (L).
matrix
The surroundings within which something begins or develops.
matriarchy
A society ruled or controlled by women.
matriculate
To register as a student at a college or university.
pater
Father (L).
patriarch
The male head of a family or tribe; An Old Testament ancestor; A founding father or wise man.
patrimony
Family inheritance.
patronage
Support; encouragement; Business clientele; customers.
patronize
To go to regularly; To treat someone as an inferior.
patronymic
Name derived from a paternal ancestor.
frater
Brother (L).
fraternal
Pertaining to brothers; brotherly.
fraternize
To be friendly with; to socialize with an enemy population.
avunculus
Uncle (L).
avuncular
Like an uncle.
familia
Family (L).
familial
Having to do with the family.
uxor
Wife (L).
uxorious
Dominated by one's wife.
gamos
Marriage (G).
bigamy
Marriage to two mates.
monogamy
Marriage to a single mate.