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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The error has renewed concern from families, campaigners and charities about alleged failings in care for those with learning disabilities and autism.

From BBC

Both the UK and Welsh sides of the party make the argument that families always have disagreements, and that this 'family' is strong enough to deal with it.

From BBC

He added complex legal frameworks "serve neither officers nor families" and delays add to their distress.

From BBC

"Ethan was a huge loss to our family and we don't want other families to go through what we went through."

From BBC

The law also expanded the program to families who had more money.

From Los Angeles Times