uxorilocal
/ˌʌksɒrɪˈləʊk(ə)l
/adjective
Another term for matrilocal.For instance, approximately one third of marriages are uxorilocal....
- Initially, there are two to three years of uxorilocal residence.
- The pattern is an uxorilocal, often expanded nuclear family, in line with the adage that women ‘stay’ and men ‘go.’
Origin
1930s: from Latin uxorius 'of a wife' (from uxor 'wife') + local.
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