Meaning Of The Word Matrilocal

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What's The Definition Of Matrilocal?

matrilocal in American English
of or relating to a housing pattern or custom in which a married couple lives with or near the wife's parents
adjective: of or pertaining to residence with the wife's family or tribe; uxorilocal

matrilocal in British English
adjective: denoting, having, or relating to a marriage pattern in which the couple live with the wife's family

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