Definitions

families

[fam-uh-leez, fam-leez] / ˈfæm ə liz, ˈfæm liz /

NOUN

kin, offspring; classification

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clan folk group house household people tribe

STRONG

ancestors ancestry birth blood brood children class descendants descent dynasty extraction forebears genealogy generations genre in-laws inheritance issue kind kindred line lineage network parentage pedigree progenitors progeny race relations relationship relatives siblings strain subdivision system

WEAK

heirs and assigns kith and kin menage ménage

Antonyms

STRONG

parent

Example Sentences

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Some riders reportedly said police in China then called them directly or warned them through their families not to get involved in protests.

From Barron's

The traditional split-pea soup and vegetable mash have been staples of the Dutch diet for decades, served at winter markets or enjoyed by families after a long day of skating.

From Barron's

Federal law requires most company-sponsored health plans to offer employees and their families the option to extend their health coverage for a limited time after a divorce.

From Barron's

The report found patients and families were positive about most members of staff but said they had concerns about the attitudes of others.

From BBC

The settlement is largely inhabited by washermen and their families, many of whom live and work there.

From BBC