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moiety

/ˈmɔɪ.ə.ti/

Übersetzung: Substantiv, das eine von zwei (ungefähr) gleichen Hälften oder eine der beiden Hauptuntergruppen innerhalb eines Stammes oder einer ähnlichen Gruppe bezeichnet; häufig in der Anthropologie oder Chemie verwendet.

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noun

C1formalcommonscientific/ˈmɔɪ.ə.ti/

unregelmäßiger Plural

A noun referring to one of two (approximately) equal parts, or one of two basic subdivisions within a tribe or similar group, often used in anthropological or chemical contexts.

  • 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine von zwei (ungefähr) gleichen Hälften oder eine der beiden Hauptuntergruppen innerhalb eines Stammes oder einer ähnlichen Gruppe bezeichnet; häufig in der Anthropologie oder Chemie verwendet.
  1. Half or part C1 formal

    One of two (approximately) equal halves into which something is divided.

    • The estate was divided into two moieties for the heirs.
    • The land was split into moieties of roughly equal size.
    • A moiety of the profits was donated to charity.

    🇩🇪Hälfte oder Teil

    Synonyme: halfpartpieceportionsegmentshare

  2. Tribal subdivision C1 formal

    One of two primary social divisions within a tribe, often with distinct roles or ceremonial functions.

    • The tribe was organized into two moieties, each with its own chief.
    • Marriage between members of the same moiety was traditionally forbidden.
    • Each moiety had responsibility for different rituals during the festival.

    🇩🇪Stammesuntergruppe

  • moieties plural form
  • moieties' possessive plural form
  • moiety's possessive singular form