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Meaning of family
The primary meaning of the word "family" refers to a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption, living together or having a common ancestor.
Etymology of family
The word "family" comes from the Latin "família", which referred to a household or a group of slaves, as well as the Latin "fāmus", meaning "servant" or "slave"
The Latin "família" is derived from the Old Latin "fāmiliās", which is also the source of the Latin "fāmus"
The word "family" has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption
Synonyms
household
relatives
kin
clan
tribe
folk
kinsfolk
relations
kinfolk
next of kin
household members
domestic circle
dependents
brood
offspring
descendants
lineage
ancestry
progeny
heritage
pedigree
roots
lineage
forebears
ancestors
pedigree
genealogy
dynasty
house
kinship
affinity
consanguinity
alliance
ties
bonds
connections
network
community
unit
group
crowd
gathering
assembly
reunion
Definitions
- A group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption, living together or having a common ancestor
- A group of people who share a common origin, culture, or interests
- A social unit that provides emotional and financial support to its members
- A group of living organisms that share a common ancestry or genetic makeup
Usage Examples
- The family gathered around the dinner table to share a meal together
- The family business has been passed down from generation to generation
- The family pet is a beloved member of the household
- The family reunion was a time for relatives to catch up and reconnect
Antonyms
strangers
outsiders
loners
individuals
solitary
solo
single
alone
isolated
disconnected
unrelated
unaffiliated
separate
distinct
independent
self-sufficient
autonomous
solitary
hermit
recluse
outcast
exile