Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-law
Noun
/ˈɪn lɔː/
Definition
A relative by marriage, specifically a person related to you through the marriage of a family member.
Examples
- My sister’s husband is my brother-in-law.
- I often visit my mother-in-law on weekends.
- Many people find it challenging to get along with their in-laws.
Meaning
The term ‘in-law’ often refers to family members such as parents-in-law, siblings-in-law, or other relatives acquired through marriage.
Synonyms
- relative by marriage
- affinal relative
