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patrilocality Synonyms
Another word for patrilocality
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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 virilocality to neolocality in the region was primarily driven by young couples moving to urban centers for work."
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virilocality
Opposites of patrilocality
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of patrilocality varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
matrilocality
uxorilocality
neolocality
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Patrilocality. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/patrilocality