Definition of MATRILOCAL

matrilocal

Meanings

Adj

  • Living with the family of the wife; uxorilocal.
  • In which newly married couples live with the wife's family.

Origin / Etymology

From matri- + local.

Synonyms

uxorilocal

Antonyms

patrilocal

Scrabble Score: 14

matrilocal is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
matrilocal is not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
matrilocal is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

matrilocal is a valid Words With Friends word