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patrilocality Antonyms

Opposite of patrilocality

Pinning down the opposite of patrilocality requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A cultural practice or social system in which a married couple establishes their household with or in close proximity to the husband's family or parents.

Usage Example

"The anthropologist noted that the shift from matrilocality to neolocality in the region was primarily driven by young couples moving to urban centers for work."

Strongest
matrilocality
uxorilocality
Strong
neolocality

Similar words to patrilocality

Words similar to patrilocality shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

virilocality
See all synonyms of patrilocality

• Nearby Words

patriarchate
patriarchy
patrician
patrilocality
patriot
patriotic
patriotically

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Patrilocality. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/patrilocality
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