Meaning Of The Word Patrilocal

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Patrilocal Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Patrilocal?

patrilocal in American English
of or relating to a housing pattern or custom in which a married couple lives with or near the husband's parents
adjective: living with or located near the husband's father's group; virilocal

patrilocal in British English
adjective: having or relating to a marriage pattern in which the couple lives with the husband's family

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