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matrilocal

mat·ri·lo·cal [ màttrə lṓk'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. involving move to wife's family home: describes a form of marriage in which, after the wedding, the bridegroom moves to his new wife's family home

2. involving living with wife's family: describes a culture in which young men live with their brides' families after marriage


mat·ri·lo·cal·ly adverb
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