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Definitions

family

[fam-uh-lee, fam-lee] / ˈfæm ə li, ˈfæm li /
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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For my family, having kids who were U.S. citizens by birth was never about exploiting loopholes or taking advantage of taxpayers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

"Easter is a very special time of faith and family," energy minister Chris Bowen said on Saturday, adding: "Go take a break - but get no more fuel than you need".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The plan was to save enough money to move back to Argentina and start a bakery, which was the family business on my dad’s side of the family.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Parents turned to social media, friends and family, and financial apps and websites for help, according to the Intuit poll.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

I got my complexion and freckles from his side of the family, but, sure as hell, I’m Native enough to make Custer nervous.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.