English dictionary
family
nounPronunciation
ˈfæm(ɪ)li
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- primary social group; parents and children
noun
- people descended from a common ancestor
noun
- a collection of things sharing a common attribute
noun
- a social unit living together
noun
- (biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more genera
noun
- an association of people who share common beliefs or activities
noun
- a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
noun
- a person having kinship with another or others
Example sentences
he wanted to have a good job before starting a family
his family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower
there are two classes of detergents
he moved his family to Virginia
It was a good Christian household
I waited until the whole house was asleep
the teacher asked how many people made up his home
the family refused to accept his will
sharks belong to the fish family
the message was addressed not just to employees but to every member of the company family
the church welcomed new members into its fellowship
he's kin
he's family