Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
matrilocal
adjective
/ˌmætrɪˈloʊkəl/
Definition
A social system in which a married couple resides with or near the wife’s parents.
Examples
- In a matrilocal society, it is common for the couple to live with the bride’s family after the wedding.
- Many indigenous cultures have maintained matrilocal traditions over generations.
- The matrilocal arrangement allows for closer family ties between the bride’s parents and the couple.
Meaning
Matrilocal societies are those where the husband moves to live with the wife’s family after marriage.
Synonyms
- matrifocal
- matriarchal
- feminine-centered
