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 council said a pot of money would be made available for families who need immediate financial support, which will be delivered through a cash-first approach to "ensure dignity and choice".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“That means more affordable housing built in our neighborhoods, more existing housing preserved so families aren’t pushed out.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“They’re stupid people, they know it, their families know it, and everyone else knows it, too!” he wrote.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

They have been later than prior generations to form households, start families, and build wealth.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 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