Derived from the French word for "half," these divisions are what each of two major descent groups within a society are called:

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The term "moiety" comes from the French word "moitié," which means half. A moiety is a division of a society into two major descent groups. Each moiety is usually based on either matrilineal or patrilineal descent and has its own rituals, roles, and responsibilities within the society. The other options, clan, lineage, and phratry, do not specifically refer to the division of a society into two major descent groups.

Derived from the French Word for "Half," These Divisions Are