A married couple living in or very near the home of the bride's parents is in a situation that is:

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Matrilocal refers to a marital residence where a married couple lives with or near the family of the bride. This situation is described in the question, as the couple is living in or near the home of the bride's parents. Patrilocal refers to a marital residence where a married couple lives with or near the family of the groom, and neolocal refers to a marital residence where a couple establishes a new household apart from both sets of parents. Polygamous and polyandrous refer to forms of marriage where there are multiple spouses, which is not described in the question.

A Married Couple Living in or Very near the Home