Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
immediate-family
Noun
/ɪˈmiːdiət ˈfæmɪli/
Definition
The term ‘immediate family’ refers to a person’s closest relatives.
Examples
- After the accident, only immediate family were allowed to visit her.
- He feels that his immediate family is his top priority during the holidays.
Meaning
Typically includes parents, siblings, and children, but may also encompass anyone living in the same household related by blood or marriage.
Synonyms
- Close relatives
- Nuclear family
- Direct family
