family

/ˈfæməli/
noun
  1. A group of people related to each other by blood, marriage, or adoption, especially parents and their children.
    • She comes from a large family with four brothers and two sisters.
    • They adopted a child to expand their family.
    • Every Sunday, the whole family gathers for dinner at Grandma's house.
  2. A group of people who share a close bond and care for each other, not necessarily related by blood.
    • The team felt like a family, supporting each other through tough times.
    • For many people, close friends are considered family.
    • Her coworkers became like a second family to her.
  3. A group of related things, such as animals, plants, languages, or products, that share common characteristics.
    • Spanish and French are both part of the Romance language family.
    • Lions and tigers belong to the cat family.
    • The company launched a new family of smartphones.
adjective
  1. Designed or suitable for all members of a family, including children.
    • We bought a family car with plenty of room for everyone.
    • The movie was rated PG, making it a good family film.
    • They went to a family restaurant that had a play area for kids.
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