family

noun
UK: /ˈfæməli/
US: /ˈfæməli/

  1. A group of people who are related to each other, like parents, children, or siblings.

    1. My family is very important to me, they always support me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The whole family gathers together every year for the big holiday. [ ] [ ]

  2. A group of related things, especially in science or language.

    1. Cats and lions are part of the same family of animals on the Earth. [ ] [ ]
    2. English and German belong to the same family of Germanic languages. [ ] [ ]

  3. The group of people you live with, even if you are not related.

    1. The students became a family living together in the same house. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our work team is a family; we support each other through everything. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

lineage household kin
family adjective

  1. Relating to family; suitable for family members.

    1. We went to a family restaurant for dinner last Sunday. [ ] [ ]
    2. This film is family friendly, so it's great for all ages to see. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "family" in English means: A group of people who are related to each other, like parents, children, or siblings., A group of related things, especially in science or language., The group of people you live with, even if you are not related..

The phonetic transcription of "family" is /ˈfæməli/ in British English and /ˈfæməli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "family": lineage, household, kin.

Example usage of "family": "My family is very important to me, they always support me.". More examples on the page.