moiety

• Существительное, обозначающее одну из двух (примерно) равных частей, или одно из двух основных подразделений внутри племени или аналогичной группы, часто используется в антропологии или химии.

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.

irregular plural

1. Half or partC1formal

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

   Половина или часть

   • 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.

   Synonymshalfpartpieceportionsegmentshare

2. Tribal subdivisionC1formal

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

   Племенное подразделение

   • 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.