matrilocal
UK/,mætri'ləukəl/US/,mætri'lәukәl/
C2
Definitions
adj.
(anthropology) Of a custom in which a married couple lives with or near the wife's family.
（人类学）从妻居的；婚后住女方家的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmatri- (mother) + loc (place) + -al = 'placed at the mother's (side).' An anthropology term for residence with the wife's family. Contrast patrilocal.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Some societies follow a matrilocal pattern after marriage.