Definition of matrilocal

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mat·ri·lo·cal

-l

l) KEY

ADJECTIVE:
Anthropology

Of or relating to residence with a wife's kin group or clan.

OTHER FORMS:
matri·lo·cali·ty (-k

-t

) KEY (Noun), matri·local·ly(Adverb)

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