extended family — a family group that includes not only parents and children but also other relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a family group that includes not only parents and children but also other relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈstendɪd ˈfæməli/
Example Sentences
- My extended family is so big that we need to rent a hall for family reunions!
- In Korea, many people still value the extended family system.
- Thanks to my extended family, I have 20 cousins and never feel lonely during holidays.
extended family
NOUN[/ɪkˈstendɪd ˈfæməli/]
a family group that includes not only parents and children but also other relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins
a family group that includes not only parents and children but also other relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins
Extended family gathers happily!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase combines two Latin-derived words. 'Extended' derives from Latin 'extendere' (to stretch out, spread forth), while 'family' originates from Latin 'familia' (originally meaning household or servants, later evolving to denote blood relations). Together, the term developed to describe kinship networks that extend beyond the nuclear family.
Breakdown
ex- (out, outward) + -tend- (stretch, extend) + -ed (past participle/adjective marker) + family (from Latin familia, household/kin). The prefix ex- combined with tendere creates the sense of stretching outward, applied to familial relationships.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My extended family is so big that we need to rent a hall for family reunions!”
“In Korea, many people still value the extended family system.”
“Thanks to my extended family, I have 20 cousins and never feel lonely during holidays.”
“Extended families often provide emotional and financial support to their members.”
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