Definitions

family man

NOUN

man fond of family life

Synonyms

STRONGEST

married man

WEAK

husband man of the family patriarch

Example Sentences

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One person in Lagan Valley - not a natural political supporter - summed it up: "I never voted for him, but you always just thought he was a decent, family man."

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Yet he’s not necessarily portrayed as a villain; he’s very much a family man.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

He was regarded as a family man who attracted big money sponsorship deals, a marquee player at every tournament where he competed.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

He was just a family man from Oklahoma City who’d been on his way to visit relatives in the Middle East.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

The family man doesn’t hold out his hand to me, but he watches.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell