families

[fam-uh-leez, fam-leez] / ˈfæm ə liz, ˈfæm liz /

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

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On Wednesday in La Paz, thousands of Bolivians queued for hours to buy chicken, a stark sign of how much families are struggling with shortages that have been worsened by protests.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

"People here want the best for their children and families and fulfil dreams. There are so many success stories of young people and families that have come from this area that are doing incredibly well."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Housing voucher programs that enable low-income families to move to better neighborhoods raise children’s lifetime earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

It is a wonderful concept, a place where families can find affordable souvenirs without limiting the kids to a clearance rack.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Fortunately, I am here with Teresita, and we are staying with two different families who live next to each other.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar