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Family (Noun)

Meaning¹

People descended from a common ancestor; "his family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

Her family has a long history of producing talented musicians, with her great-grandfather being a renowned composer.
The entire family was affected by the loss of their ancestral home in the war.
His family has been farming the same land for generations, and he's proud to carry on the tradition.
The family crest on the coat of arms has been passed down through centuries, symbolizing their noble heritage.
Her family's roots in the city date back to the early 19th century, when her great-great-grandfather immigrated from Europe.

Meaning²

A person having kinship with another or others; "he's kin"; "he's family".

Related Words

Familial (adjective)

Meaning³

(biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more genera; "sharks belong to the fish family".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

An association of people who share common beliefs or activities; "the message was addressed not just to employees but to every member of the company family"; "the church welcomed new members into its fellowship".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Synonyms

Fellowship

Meaning⁵

A loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

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Meaning⁶

A collection of things sharing a common attribute; "there are two classes of detergents".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

The museum has a family of ancient artifacts from Egypt, Greece, and Rome.
The car manufacturer has a family of SUVs with varying sizes and features.
The biologist studied a family of plants that thrive in arid environments.
The company offers a family of software solutions for different business needs.
The library has a family of books on cooking from around the world.

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Meaning⁷

A social unit living together; "he moved his family to Virginia"; "It was a good Christian household"; "I waited until the whole house was asleep"; "the teacher asked how many people made up his home"; "the family refused to accept his will".