Mishpachah (Noun)
Meaning
(Yiddish) the entire family network of relatives by blood or marriage (and sometimes close friends); "she invited the whole mishpocha".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- She invited the whole mishpachah to the wedding, and it was a real family reunion.
- His mishpachah has been living in this neighborhood for generations, so he knows everyone.
- When his mother passed away, his entire mishpachah came together to support him.
- She considers her closest friends to be part of her mishpachah, and they're always there for her.
- At the holidays, the whole mishpachah gathers at his house for a big meal and celebration.