Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
family
noun
/ˈfæmɪli/
Definition
A group of individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption, forming a unit that shares a common identity and responsibility.
Examples
- She always spends the holidays with her family.
- Family is important for support and love.
- They come from a large family with many siblings.
Meaning
Family refers to a basic social unit consisting of parents and their children, or all the descendants of a common ancestor.
Synonyms
- household
- kin
- clan
- tribe
- relatives
