matrilocality

matrilocality
The state of being matrilocal, for a married couple to be living with the family of the wife.

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  • matrilocality — See matrilocal. * * * …   Universalium

  • matrilocality — n. residence in the home of the bride s family …   English contemporary dictionary

  • matrilocality — matri·locality …   English syllables

  • matrilocality — “+ noun Etymology: matrilocal + ity : residence especially of a newly married couple with the wife s family or people contrasted with patrilocality * * * matrilocalˈity noun • • • Main Entry: ↑matrilocal …   Useful english dictionary

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