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patrilocal

Pronunciation: /ˌpatrɪˈləʊk(ə)l/

Definition of patrilocal

adjective

relating to a pattern of marriage in which the couple settles in the husband’s home or community:the residence pattern is patrilocalAlso called virilocal.