patrilocal
pronunciation
How to pronounce patrilocal in British English:
UK [ˌpætrɪ'ləʊkəl]
How to pronounce patrilocal in American English:
US [ˌpætrɪ'loʊkəl]
Word Origin
- patrilocal (adj.)
- 1906, from patri- + local (adj.).
Example
- 1. The phrase indicates proper conducted relations among unequal statuses , principally those of patrilineal descent , patrilocal marriage , and patriarchy , analogically extended , to ruler and subject and to trusted associates , like siblings , and their networks .
- 2. The patrilinear patrilocal system in which only male succession is considered valid and newlyweds preferably cousins in the ideal arab marriage live under the roof and authority of the father inhibits all social progress .