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matrilocal

Definition of matrilocal

adjective

  • of or denoting a custom in marriage whereby the husband goes to live with the wife’s community. Also called uxorilocal.

Derivatives

matrilocality

noun

Origin:

early 20th century: from Latin mater, matr- 'mother' + local

matrilocal in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of matrilocal in the US English dictionary
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