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Going to Nashville to meet the in-laws was the first time when I'd been in America and not been seen as some sort of eccentric character with a cute accent.
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Meaning of "in-laws" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF IN-LAWS

in-laws  [ˈɪnˌlɔːz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF IN-LAWS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
In-Laws is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES IN-LAWS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Affinity (law)

In law and in cultural anthropology, affinity, as distinguished from consanguinity, is the kinship relationship that exists between two or more people as a result of somebody's marriage. It is the relationship which each party to a marriage has to the relations of the other partner to the marriage; but does not cover the marital relationship of the parties to the marriage themselves. Though laws vary considerably, affinity does not always cease with the death of one of the marriage partners through whom affinity is traced, nor with the divorce of the marriage partners. In addition to kinship by marriage, "affinity" can sometimes also include kinship by adoption and step relationship. In English, affinity is usually signified by adding "-in-law" to the degree of kinship. This can also be applied to an uncle-in-law, aunt-in-law, niece-in-law or nephew-in-law. In law, affinity may be relevant in relation to prohibitions on incestuous sexual relations and in relation to whether particular couples are prohibited from marrying.

Definition of in-laws in the English dictionary

The definition of in-laws in the dictionary is the parents of your husband or wife.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH IN-LAWS


applause
əˈplɔːz
Azores
əˈzɔːz
cause
kɔːz
chores
tʃɔːz
clause
klɔːz
Dawes
dɔːz
Doors
dɔːz
drawers
drɔːz
gauze
ɡɔːz
indoors
ˌɪnˈdɔːz
jaws
dʒɔːz
Lawes
lɔːz
menopause
ˈmɛnəʊˌpɔːz
Mors
mɔːz
outdoors
ˌaʊtˈdɔːz
pause
pɔːz
scores
skɔːz
shores
ʃɔːz
stores
stɔːz
yours
jɔːz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IN-LAWS

in-car
in-car entertainment system
in-crowd
in-depth
in-flight
in-goal area
in-group
in-house
in-joke
in-law
in-line
in-line skate
in-off
in-service
in-service education
in-service training
in-store
in-tray
in-world
in-your-face

WORDS THAT END LIKE IN-LAWS

blue laws
consolidated laws
De Morgan´s laws
excise laws
game laws
gaming laws
gas laws
gun control laws
gun laws
immigration laws
Kepler´s laws
Kirchhoff´s laws
Magdeburg laws
Mendel´s laws
navigation laws
sus laws
suss laws

Synonyms and antonyms of in-laws in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «in-laws» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF IN-LAWS

Find out the translation of in-laws to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of in-laws from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «in-laws» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

姻亲
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

familia política
570 millions of speakers

English

in-laws
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ससुराल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عَائِلَةُ الزَّوْج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

родственники со стороны супруга
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

parentes
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শ্বশুরবাড়ির
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

belle-famille
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Undang-undang kecil
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schwiegereltern
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

姻戚
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

인척
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mantu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

họ hàng nhà chồng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மாமனார்-மாமியார்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ससुर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

eşinin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

parenti del coniuge
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

teściowie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

рідня з боку чоловіка або дружини
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

socri
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πεθερικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

in - wette
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

svärfamilj
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

svigerfamilie
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of in-laws

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IN-LAWS»

The term «in-laws» is quite widely used and occupies the 33.141 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IN-LAWS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about in-laws

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9 QUOTES WITH «IN-LAWS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word in-laws.
1
Rosecrans Baldwin
Frankly, it's depressing, each night sleeping in someone else's home. I miss having a roof to my name. Our situation isn't an 'All in the Family' cliche, but it's still easy to see reality in plain terms: I live with my in-laws, and I can't say when that will change.
2
Sushmita Banerjee
I was traumatised in the medieval Afghan society at Sarana village by the local boys of Omar's Taliban who forced my in-laws to subjugate me for trying to be different. There can be Omars in other religions, too, who oppress women.
3
Florence King
American couples have gone to such lengths to avoid the interference of in-laws that they have to pay marriage counselors to interfere between them.
4
Chanda Kochhar
Thankfully I have an ecosystem of in-laws, parents and husband, who are my rocks.
5
Nick Lowe
Going to Nashville to meet the in-laws was the first time when I'd been in America and not been seen as some sort of eccentric character with a cute accent.
6
Phil McGraw
It's great if the in-laws themselves put up boundaries. But if they won't; it's up to their grown kids to do it and enforce them.
7
Phil McGraw
There is nothing wrong with your marriage if you're dealing with bills and kids and the broken garbage disposal and in-laws and work demands. That's a normal marriage.
8
Jane Smiley
The only siblings I have are half-siblings. My nuclear family would have been an extra-suffocating threesome. Instead, I have an interesting brother and sister, in-laws, and darling nephews.
9
Yakov Smirnoff
I have American in-laws, and I care about the environment. We don't use disposable diapers, which, of course, creates an environmental problem of our own.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IN-LAWS»

Discover the use of in-laws in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to in-laws and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Toxic In-Laws: Loving Strategies for Protecting Your Marriage
Susan Forward's practical and powerful book will help couples cope with terrible and toxic in–laws.
Susan Forward, 2010
2
In-laws, Outlaws, and Granny Flats: Your Guide to Turning ...
Explains how to turn the extra space in one's home into a separate living quarters in order to house a relative or to rent out to a boarder to earn extra money, in a book with 275 full-color photos and 50 drawings.
Michael Litchfield, 2011
3
In-Laws from Hell
Try adding an offensive stench of meddling In-Laws vexation; and if you can surpass the maliciousness you could enjoy years of wedding bliss... This book will keep you in awe and extremely entertained.
Andrionna, 2009
4
Don't Roll Your Eyes: Making In-Laws into Family
This is a must read for anyone dealing with a difficult in-law as well as anyone who will soon be welcoming a new member to their family.
Ruth Nemzoff, 2012
5
Drowning in Laws: Labor Law and Brazilian Political Culture
Since 1943, the lives of Brazilian working people and their employers have been governed by the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT).
John D. French, 2004
6
Mothers-in-law and Daughters-in-law: Understanding the ...
An intriguing exploration of one of the most potentially abrasive and conflict-riddled family relationships - mothers-in-law and daughters-in law - explaining what makes them friend or foe, and how the friendly among them achieve a positive ...
Deborah M. Merrill, 2007
7
How In-Laws Relate: It's All Relative
This much-needed book is a sensitive battle plan for winning over the instant family that comes with marriage. A comprehensive summary of how adults and their relatives get along.
Leah Shifrin Averick, 1990
8
In-laws: a guide to extended-family therapy
This book traces the development of healthy and unhealthy in-law relationships, examines common difficulties - including over-involvement, conflicting family loyalties, socio-cultural differences, and stressors like elder-care and financial ...
Gloria Call Horsley, 1996
9
Inlaws, Outlaws and the Functional Family: A Real-World ...
This is not a book of theory, but rather one full of personal illustrations that make it very readable and extremely believable. Jackson makes his points by combining revelation, practical teaching, and humor.
Harry R. Jackson, Jr., 2007
10
I Heart My In-Laws: Falling in Love with His Family--One ...
Mirroring the natural progression of a relationship and incorporating interviews from women just like you, this hilarious, savvy guide will help you survive your first meeting with future in-laws, from the holidays, weddings, and new babies ...
Dina Koutas Poch, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IN-LAWS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term in-laws is used in the context of the following news items.
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30-year-old man murdered by paramour's husband, in-laws - The …
"The two were seen by the woman's husband and in-laws. Rajesh started running on seeing them. He took shelter near an ambulance, but the ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
2
Husband butchers wife, two in-laws over divorce - Starrfmonline.com
The Breman Asikuma District Police Command has mounted an intensive search for a 28-year-old jealous husband who inflicted severe ... «Starr 103.5 FM, Jul 15»
3
Don't See Eye To Eye With The In-Laws? Study Shows It's Actually …
In a stranger twist to the study, when a husband reported having a close relationship with his in-laws, the couple's risk of divorce decreased by 20 percent. «Her.ie, Jul 15»
4
Don't stir conflict among in-laws - Beatrice Daily Sun
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been together for 12 years. We have three children. His mother is still living, and he has one younger ... «Beatrice Daily Sun, Jul 15»
5
Mumbai: Woman imprisoned, starved for 1 year by husband, in-laws
Mumbai, July 16: In a shocking incident in Nalasopara town of Palghar district, Mumbai, a 40-year-old woman was locked in the first floor of the ... «Oneindia, Jul 15»
6
Miss Manners: Tips for making a trip with in-laws pleasant
Could you provide tips on how to vacation with in-laws, what to remember and what to avoid, that might help contribute to the creation of a ... «The Spokesman Review, Jul 15»
7
Hubby, in-laws kill woman, her paramour - The Times of India
CHANDIGARH: A 32-year-old woman and her 22-year-old paramour were drowned by her in-laws and parents in a water tank and later the ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
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Newlywed finds spending time with in-laws difficult
DEAR HARRIETTE: I just got married a few months ago. I spent the weekend with my in-laws for the first time. They are nice people, but I ... «Daily Journal Online, Jul 15»
9
In pics: Bollywood actresses with their mother-in-laws
In pics: Bollywood actresses with their mother-in-laws. 16 Jul 2015, 10:08Jagran Post News Desk Jagran Post Editorial | Last Updated: 16 Jul 2015, 12:47. «Jagran Post, Jul 15»
10
Punjab Chief Minister Taunts In-Laws Caught in Corruption Scandal
Amritsar, Punjab: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today taunted the Majithia family by saying that maximum benefit of power was ... «NDTV, Jul 15»

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