moiety

• Nom désignant l'une des deux parties (approximativement) égales d'un tout, ou l'une des deux principales subdivisions d'une tribu ou d'un groupe analogue, souvent utilisé en anthropologie ou en chimie.

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.

pluriel irrégulier

1. Half or partC1formal

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

   moitié

   • 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.

   Synonymeshalfpartpieceportionsegmentshare

2. Tribal subdivisionC1formal

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

   Moiitié tribale

   • 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.