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Definition & Meaning of "family"in English

Family
01

people that are related to each other by blood or marriage, normally made up of a father, mother, and their children 

family definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Simple
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
families
Examples
Family is important to me because they support me when I need it. 
02

a group of people who are not necessarily related by blood but live together as a unit 

family definition and meaning
Examples
The diverse family structure reflected modern society, with various individuals living under one roof. 
03

people descended from a common ancestor 

family definition and meaning
04

a collection of things sharing a common attribute 

05

(biology) a taxonomic category that is between genus and order 

06

a person having kinship with another or others 

07

an association of people who share common beliefs or activities 

08

a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities 

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