Definition of uxorilocal in English:
uxorilocal
adjective ˌʌksɒrɪˈləʊk(ə)l
another term for matrilocal
Example sentencesExamples
- Uxorilocal marriages are far less common today.
- Initially, there are two to three years of uxorilocal residence.
- For instance, approximately one third of marriages are uxorilocal.
- The pattern is an uxorilocal, often expanded nuclear family, in line with the adage that women ‘stay’ and men ‘go.’
Origin
1930s: from Latin uxorius 'of a wife' (from uxor 'wife') + local.