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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State officials had argued that the ruling would cause administrative chaos across California and also would threaten the privacy rights and living situations of LGBTQ+ students who do not have supportive families.

From Los Angeles Times

They added that efforts had also been made to contact the victims and their families of the men through other police forces to share the news "as sensitively as possible".

From BBC

Denmark is a smaller, wealthier country with universal health coverage, integrated health records, low rates of missed well-child visits and strong social support for families.

From MarketWatch

The statement also called on the the finance minister to return with proposals that put "public services first, ensure taxpayers' money is used efficiently, and deliver for families and communities across Northern Ireland".

From BBC

Both families continue to be supported by officers, Stevens said.

From BBC