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Neolocality

Description:

Neolocality refers to a social pattern in which a newly married couple establishes their own independent residence away from both sets of parents or any previous familial ties. It mainly involves the idea of creating a new home outside the influence of the couple's birth families.

Main Usage:

In anthropology, the concept of neolocality is often studied to understand the dynamics of marriage and family structures in various cultures around the world.

Sample Sentences:

1. After their marriage, Jane and John embraced neolocality and moved to a different city to begin their new life together.
2. Neolocality offers couples the opportunity to establish their own household and traditions, unique from their parents.
3. In some societies, neolocality is not commonly practiced, as couples tend to live with the groom's family after marriage.

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