moiety

• Substantivo que designa cada uma de duas partes aproximadamente iguais, ou uma das duas principais subdivisões dentro de uma tribo ou grupo semelhante, sendo comum em antropologia ou química.

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.

plural irregular

1. Half or partC1formal

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

   Metade ou parte

   • 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.

   Sinônimoshalfpartpieceportionsegmentshare

2. Tribal subdivisionC1formal

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

   Subdivisão tribal

   • 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.