matrilocality

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noun

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

Opposite
patrilocality
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Meanings

nounmatrilocality (uncountable)
  1. uncountablefamilyThe state of being matrilocal, for a married couple to be living with the family of the wife.

    Antonyms: patrilocality

Synonyms & antonyms

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

Opposite
patrilocality

Origin

From matrilocal + -ity, from matri- + local.

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Translations

French matrilocalité
  • matrilocalitéTranslations
Italian matrilocalità
  • matrilocalitàTranslations
Spanish matrilocalidad
  • matrilocalidadTranslations
Cite this entry
APA

matrilocality. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/matrilocality

MLA

“matrilocality.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/matrilocality. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “matrilocality,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/matrilocality.

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