family

[fam-uh-lee, fam-lee] / ˈfæm ə li, ˈfæm li /

NOUN

kin, offspring; classification

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clan folk group house household people tribe

STRONG

ancestors ancestry birth blood brood children class descendants descent dynasty extraction forebears genealogy generations genre in-laws inheritance issue kind kindred line lineage network parentage pedigree progenitors progeny race relations relationship relatives siblings strain subdivision system

WEAK

heirs and assigns kith and kin menage ménage

Antonyms

STRONG

parent

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Despite accolades from groups including Historic Hotels of America, tensions between the Roberts family and Riverside preservationists have risen in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The Ambani family had long been cultivating its relationship with the Trumps.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The family of the victim said they did not want this "terrible tragedy to be used to divide people or fuel hostility".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Letters of support include one from the family of James B. Taylor, Locke’s first principal when the school opened in 1967.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

It was the family bread bowl, a dark yellow glaze over red-pink clay.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Vocabulary lists containing family

It's All in the Family

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

Life Science: Organisms and Taxonomy

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

Chemistry - High School

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!