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familial

[fuh-mil-yuhl, -mil-ee-uhl] / fəˈmɪl jəl, -ˈmɪl i əl /
ADJECTIVE
ancestral
Synonyms


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Originally from Miami, Hilton has a large familial support system in the area, which was one of the primary reasons for the move earlier this summer, according to his brother-in-law.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

Apprehending the villain is Juliet and Jonathan’s immediate concern, but of no less urgency is their determination to marry, with or without familial consent.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

If you do become trustee, you must follow the trust terms and act in your niece’s best interests — and resist being the receptacle for endless familial requests.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

We worked in multiple arenas: national, federal, state, local, community, familial, and personal.

From Slate Aug. 3, 2026

If his sacrifice could save the rest, the greater familial good would be served.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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