Paternal is an adjective that describes the relationship between a father and his children. It can also be used to describe the relationship between a man and his extended family. The term is often associated with ANCESTRAL, PATRIMONIAL, PATRIARCHAL, FAMILIAL, BENEVOLENT, GUARDING, and FATHERLY. ANCESTRAL refers to one's ancestors or lineage, while PATRIMONIAL refers to the rights and privileges inherited from one's father. PATRIARCHAL is a term used to describe a society or system of governance in which men hold the power. FAMILIAL is an adjective used to describe the relationships between members of a family, while BENEVOLENT is an adjective used to describe someone who is kind and generous. GUARDING is an action that involves protecting someone or something, while FATHERLY is an adjective used to describe the behavior of a father.