patrilocality

English

Etymology

From patrilocal +‎ -ity, from patri- +‎ local.

Noun

patrilocality (uncountable)

1. (sociology) A socially instituted practice whereupon a married couple lives with or near the family of the husband.

Translations

practice whereupon a married couple lives with or near the family of the husband

• Portuguese: patrilocalidade f

Anagrams

• patriotically