Familial: meaning, definitions and examples

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familial

 

[ fəˈmɪlɪəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

related to family

Relating to or occurring in a family or its members.

Synonyms

family, kin, related

Examples of usage

  • He had a strong familial bond with his siblings.
  • The familial resemblance between the two brothers was striking.
Context #2 | Noun

family-like relationship

A close relationship between individuals or groups that resembles a family tie.

Synonyms

bonded, close-knit, family-like

Examples of usage

  • The team had a strong familial bond that helped them work together effectively.
  • The sense of familial connection among the group members was evident.

Translations

Translations of the word "familial" in other languages:

🇵🇹 familiar

🇮🇳 पारिवारिक

🇩🇪 familiär

🇮🇩 keluarga

🇺🇦 сімейний

🇵🇱 rodzinny

🇯🇵 家族の

🇫🇷 familial

🇪🇸 familiar

🇹🇷 ailevi

🇰🇷 가족의

🇸🇦 عائلي

🇨🇿 rodinný

🇸🇰 rodinný

🇨🇳 家庭的

🇸🇮 družinski

🇮🇸 fjölskyldu

🇰🇿 отбасылық

🇬🇪 საზოგადოებრივი

🇦🇿 ailəvi

🇲🇽 familiar

Word origin

The word 'familial' originated from the Latin word 'familiālis', which is derived from 'famulus' meaning servant or slave. Over time, the term evolved to represent the relationships and bonds within a family or similar to a family. The concept of familial ties has been important in various cultures throughout history, emphasizing the significance of family connections and support.

See also: familiar, familiarly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,536, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.