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matrilocal Definition

mat·ri·lo·cal (ma′trə lō′kəl)

adjective

of or relating to a housing pattern or custom in which a married couple lives with or near the wife's parents

matrilocal Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • residence: Only if a family lacks sons and has a sizeable amount of property is matrilocal residence likely to occur.