family

[fam-uh-lee, fam-lee] / ˈfæm ə li, ˈfæm li /

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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Harry Simpson is a former Arbroath boatyard owner who ran the business for decades before retiring and passing it on to family.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

In response, Ryanair said its family seating policy "fully complies with all relevant laws and regulations".

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“I loved how she prioritized family and getting married young—just going against the pressure of society around us,” McGrath said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“I do feel a connection to that place — where my family came, why they felt it was safe for them, and how against all odds you plant roots,” See said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Father Monaghan takes Joey to the family of Lulu Reyes, a former debutante who has embarked on her own dangerous missions for the liberation of the Philippines.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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