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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The sweeps split families, cost businesses millions of dollars and drove many undocumented residents into hiding.

From Los Angeles Times

"This is about the cost of a young person's life, and their family's life," she said.

From BBC

"We are in regular contact with NHS England and family members to keep them informed of progress."

From BBC

He said his winning menu was an ode to his family.

From BBC

She is keen to cut down on the family's screen time as her children Romi, four, and Marlo, one, grow up surrounded by technology.

From BBC