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/
Korean meaning: 부모와 자녀뿐만 아니라 조부모, 이모, 삼촌, 사촌 등 다른 친척들을 포함한 가족 집단
Korean pronunciation: 익**스텐**디드 **패**밀리
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!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 유래된 단어들의 조합. 'Extended'는 '뻗어나가다'는 의미의 라틴어 'extendere'에서, 'family'는 '하인들'을 의미하는 라틴어 'familia'에서 유래되어, 시간이 지나면서 혈연관계로 확장된 의미로 발전했다.
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🔗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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