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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Our road, Rozenstraat, had lots of families and there were often children out in the street in the daytime.

From Literature

A spokesperson for the company said: ''regarding our operations in Israel and the Middle East, our primary concern is for the safety of our employees, their families, and all those affected during this difficult time''.

From BBC

It’s a vehicle that can produce moments of happiness for families in need of a respite from real-life issues.

From Los Angeles Times

Iran coach Marziyeh Jafari said Wednesday her team had "so much concern" about their families at home as war rages with players "fully disconnected" from them during the Women's Asian Cup.

From Barron's

A social-media campaign last year aimed at “nepo babies” contrasted the lifestyles of the families of the political elite with the hardships of ordinary Nepalis.

From The Wall Street Journal