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matrilocal

The correct spelling is matrilocal.

How to pronounce matrilocal

/ˌmæ.tɹɪˈləʊ.kəl/
adjective

IPA: /ˌmæ.tɹɪˈləʊ.kəl/

Say it like: Mat-ril-oca-l

The correct spelling is matrilocal. (of a married couple) Living with the family of the wife; uxorilocal.

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Definition

adjective

  1. 1.(of a married couple) Living with the family of the wife; uxorilocal.
  2. 2.(of a people or culture) In which newly married couples live with the wife's family.

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