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Noun: moiety  moy-u-tee
  1. One of two (approximately) equal parts
    "The inheritance was split into moieties between the siblings";
    - mediety
     
  2. One of two basic subdivisions of a tribe
    "The tribe was divided into two moieties, each with its own distinct customs and responsibilities"

Derived forms: moieties

Type of: half, one-half, social group

Part of: folk, tribe

Encyclopedia: Moiety