family background — a person's family history, social background, and the circumstances of their upbringing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person's family history, social background, and the circumstances of their upbringing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfæməli ˈbækɡraʊnd/
Example Sentences
- Despite coming from a wealthy family background, she chose to work at a nonprofit organization.
- His family background was so complicated that even Netflix couldn't turn it into a drama series.
- The university values students from various family backgrounds to create a diverse learning environment.
family background
NOUN[/ˈfæməli ˈbækɡraʊnd/]
a person's family history, social background, and the circumstances of their upbringing
a person's family history, social background, and the circumstances of their upbringing
Family background runs underground, while children play on the playground.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Despite coming from a wealthy family background, she chose to work at a nonprofit organization.”
“His family background was so complicated that even Netflix couldn't turn it into a drama series.”
“The university values students from various family backgrounds to create a diverse learning environment.”
“She never talks about her family background, which makes everyone think she's either a secret agent or from a reality TV show.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.