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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Unlike high-profile ICE actions involving raids or arrests caught on video, the student’s deportation occurred through administrative processes — a reminder that immigration enforcement often unfolds quietly, with immediate consequences for individuals and families.

From Salon

"This acknowledgement is a significant milestone for our family, but it also highlights how hard families have had to fight just to have the truth recognised".

From BBC

However, this tourney attracts lords and knights from great houses throughout Westeros, including a couple whose families figure prominently in “Game of Thrones.”

From Salon

The UN estimates around 80% of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged and families who have survived the war are now struggling with the winter weather, and a lack of food and shelter.

From BBC

A spokesperson for TikTok said their "deepest sympathies" remain with the families and "content that promotes or encourages dangerous behaviour" is strictly prohibited on the platform.

From BBC