patrilocal
Americanadjective
adjective
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Origin of patrilocal
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In a patrilocal world, the circulation of women does not just organize reproduction; it also sets up alliances between groups.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 7, 2026
The majority of societies today are patrilocal, meaning women move to their husband's communities.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2025
But the DNA shows their patrilocal traditions persisted.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 24, 2024
They have also grown in prominence at Korean studies conferences—long the preserve of scholarly experts in topics like Korean Buddhism and ancient patrilocal rites.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2015
In such a case the marriage is called matrilocal; otherwise it is patrilocal.
From Anthropology by Marett, R. R. (Robert Ranulph)
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