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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In an aging society, young families represent a potential long-term asset as homeowners, taxpayers, employers, donors, volunteers—and parents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Dame Rachel de Souza, the Children's Commissioner for England, said she was "deeply concerned" and that her office would reach out to the families to offer support.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

"I express my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and pray for the swift recovery of the injured."

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Gilruth added: "We're taking forward a range of different actions including bringing down food prices for families, introducing a £2 bus cap, and taking forward measures to expand childcare across the board to help families."

From BBC • May 24, 2026

“I think we should do more advertising. Because the entire neighborhood will be there, especially the families with kids.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller