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extended family

[ik-sten-did fam-uh-lee, fam lee] / ɪkˈstɛn dɪd ˈfæm ə li, ˈfæm li /
NOUN
parents, children, and relatives
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The 21-year-old custodian was the Lightning Lane manager for his group of 19 extended family members—nearly twice the limit that can be managed on a single device.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

But what clinched the deal, he said, was the fact he’d known Nguyen’s husband and his extended family for years.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

When I look at the community he ultimately built around himself – the performers, writers, producers, actors, and friends who became his extended family – it feels like a continuation of that impulse.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

"We did not evolve to raise children with as little extended family and community support as most American parents have now," says Dr. Barish, a Fellow of the American Psychological Association.

From Science Daily Jun. 13, 2026

“Don’t worry about it, Percy. The campers here, they’re mosdy good people. After all, were extended family, right? We take care of each other.”

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan



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