Meaning of the word "mother-in-law apartment" in English

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mother-in-law apartment

US /ˈmʌð.ər.ɪn.lɔː ˌəˈpɑːrt.mənt/
UK /ˈmʌð.ər.ɪn.lɔː ˌəˈpɑːrt.mənt/
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Noun

1.

a separate living space within a single-family home, typically designed for an elderly parent or other family member, often with its own entrance, kitchen, and bathroom

Example:
They added a mother-in-law apartment to their house for her aging parents.
A mother-in-law apartment can provide privacy and independence for extended family members.
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