family — a group of people related by blood or marriage, typically parents and children living together
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a group of people related by blood or marriage, typically parents and children living together
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfæməli/
Example Sentences
- My dad says our family tree looks more like a family bush because everyone's so tangled up!
- Every family has that one relative who asks 'When are you getting married?' at every gathering.
- Family dinners are great until someone brings up politics.
family
NOUN[/ˈfæməli/]
a group of people related by blood or marriage, typically parents and children living together
A loving family shares story time together on their living room sofa
A family living daily, always happily
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'familia', which originated from 'famulus' meaning 'servant' or 'slave'. In ancient Rome, the concept of familia encompassed not merely blood relations but all members of a household, including enslaved persons.
Breakdown
familia (Latin: household, family) derives from famulus (servant, slave) + -ia (noun suffix indicating a group or collection).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dad says our family tree looks more like a family bush because everyone's so tangled up!”
“Every family has that one relative who asks 'When are you getting married?' at every gathering.”
“Family dinners are great until someone brings up politics.”
“She comes from a family of doctors and teachers.”
“The whole family gathered to celebrate grandmother's 80th birthday.”
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