extended family

noun as in parents, children, and relatives

Strongest match

nuclear family

Weak matches

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She lives nearby in a bombed-out building with her extended family.

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The extended family that once surrounded her and anchored her world is fraying.

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Authorities did not address reporters' questions on Tuesday about whether the children's mother, known in news reports only as Cat, and members of Phillips' extended family are in touch with the children.

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The identities of the children have not been publicly released, following suppression orders requested by members of their extended family.

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