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Family: meaning, definitions and examples

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family

 

[ หˆfรฆm.ษช.li ]

Noun
Oxford 3000 The animal kingdom
Context #1 | Noun

unit

A group consisting of parents and children living together in a household. Families provide emotional support, love, and care for each other.

Synonyms

household, kin, relatives

Examples of usage

  • My family enjoys spending time together on weekends.
  • Family is the most important thing in life.
Context #2 | Noun

ancestry

All the descendants of a common ancestor. Family members share genetic connections and heritage.

Synonyms

clan, lineage, tribe

Examples of usage

  • She comes from a long line of artists in her family.
  • Family reunions are a great way to connect with relatives.

Translations

Translations of the word "family" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น famรญlia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคตเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Familie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keluarga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ะผ'ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rodzina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎถๆ— (ใ‹ใžใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท famille

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ familia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aile

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์กฑ (gajok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุฆู„ุฉ (สฟฤสพila)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rodina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rodina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎถๅบญ (jiฤtรญng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ druลพina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fjรถlskylda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั‚ะฑะฐัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฏแƒแƒฎแƒ˜ (ojakhi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ailษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ familia

Word origin

The word 'family' has its roots in Latin, where 'familia' referred to a household or domestic establishment. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the people living together in a household, connected by blood or marriage. Families play a crucial role in society, serving as a primary source of emotional support and socialization. The concept of family has evolved over centuries, reflecting changes in social norms, structures, and values.