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   family

   /ˈfam(ɪ)li/

   noun

   • 1. a group of one or more parents and their children living together as a unit: "the family lived in a large house with a lot of land" Similar householdménagenuclear familyinformal:brood
   • ▪ a group of people related by blood or marriage: "friends and family can provide support" Similar relativesrelationsblood relationsfamily memberskinnext of kinkinsfolkkinsmenkinswomenkindredone's (own) flesh and bloodconnectionsextended familyclantribeinformal:famfolksnearest and dearestdated:people
   • ▪ the children of a person or couple being discussed: "she has the sole responsibility for a large family" Similar childrenlittle onesyoungstersoffspringprogenydescendantsscionsheirsbroodinformal:kidskiddieskiddiewinkstotssprogsquiverfulissue
   • ▪ a local organizational unit of the Mafia or other large criminal group. informal
   • 2. all the descendants of a common ancestor: "the house has been owned by the same family for 300 years" Similar ancestryparentagebirthpedigreegenealogybackgroundfamily treedescentlineagelineline of descentbloodlinebloodextractionderivationracestrainstockbreeddynastyhouseforebearsforefathersantecedentsprogenitorsrootsoriginsrare:filiationstirps
   • ▪ a group of peoples from a common stock.
   • 3. a group of related things: "all manuscripts that share this reading constitute a family"
   • ▪ a principal taxonomic category that ranks above genus and below order, usually ending in -idae (in zoology) or -aceae (in botany): "the cabbage family" Similar taxonomic groupgrouporderclasssubclassgenusspeciesstockstrainlinetechnical:taxonphylum
   • ▪ all the languages ultimately derived from a particular early language, regarded as a group: "the Austronesian language family"
   • ▪ a group of curves or surfaces obtained by varying the value of a constant in the equation generating them.

   adjective

   • 1. designed to be suitable for children as well as adults: "a family newspaper"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in family (sense 2 of the noun); also denoting the servants of a household or the retinue of a nobleman): from Latin familia ‘household servants, family’, from famulus ‘servant’.

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2. www.britannica.com › topic › family-kinshipFamily | Definition, Meaning, Members, Types, & Facts |...

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   Oct 28, 2024 · family, a group of persons united by the ties of marriage, blood, or adoption, constituting a single household and interacting with each other in their respective social positions, usually those of spouses, parents, children, and siblings.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FamilyFamily - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · Family (from Latin: familia) is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or affinity (by marriage or other relationship). It forms the basis for social order. [1] Ideally, families offer predictability, structure, and safety as members mature and learn to participate in the community. [2]

4. usdictionary.com › definitions › familyFamily: Definition, Meaning, and Examples - usdictionary.com

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   Oct 25, 2024 · Family (noun): A group of people united by certain convictions or a common affiliation. The word "family" generally refers to a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption, forming a close-knit unit. It can also describe people who share a deep emotional connection, offering support and care, even without biological ties.

5. www.betterhelp.com › advice › familySix Family Types And Their Unique Dynamics | BetterHelp

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   Oct 9, 2024 · Though the exact definition of a family depends largely on individual interpretations and cultural norms, there are some sources that define at least six unique family types that follow their own set of dynamics and structures.

6. www.betterhelp.com › advice › familyWhat Is The Importance Of Family Unity In Modern Society?

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   Oct 9, 2024 · Learn about the value of family relationships and the bond between family members. Love and support are vital for connection and feelings of unity. Open navigation menu

7. www.britannica.com › topic › nuclear-familyNuclear family | Definition, Characteristics & Benefits |...

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   Oct 11, 2024 · nuclear family, in sociology and anthropology, a group of people who are united by ties of partnership and parenthood and consisting of a pair of adults and their socially recognized children. Typically, but not always, the adults in a nuclear family are married.

8. www.momjunction.com › articles › family-relationship_00460134Family Relationship: Why Is It Important And How To Build It? -...

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   Oct 24, 2024 · A family constitutes people who may be related through common genealogy and share an emotional bond and similar values. Family members can be related by birth, marriage, adoption, or foster care. Your immediate family includes parents, siblings, spouse, and children.