extended family

[ik-sten-did fam-uh-lee, fam lee] / ɪkˈstɛn dɪd ˈfæm ə li, ˈfæm li /

NOUN

parents, children, and relatives

Synonyms

STRONGEST

nuclear family

WEAK

binuclear family kinship group menage ménage relations

Example Sentences

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My parents and our extended family were constantly telling jokes and making each other laugh.

From The Wall Street Journal

One took his entire extended family to Cancún.

From The Wall Street Journal

If he wins the tournament, the Fulham player says he will be on the phone to his parents and sister straight away, while his extended family will be dancing.

From BBC

But sometimes gift-giving can feel competitive, especially among extended family where budgets can differ, says Prof Perry.

From BBC

The alleged victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is not a member of Mr Hayler or Ms Price's extended families.

From BBC