family

//ˈfæməli//
A1Frequency Level 2Neutral
Visual representation of family

Noun

familySingular
familiesPlural
1

A group consisting of parents and their children living together in a household

I live with my family.

2

All the descendants of a common ancestor; a group of people related by blood or marriage

Her family has lived in this town for generations.

3

A group of people who are generally not blood relations but who share common attitudes, interests, or goals

The team became like a family to me during my time there.

4

A group of related things, such as languages or chemical compounds

Spanish and Italian belong to the same language family.

5

In biology, a taxonomic category ranking below an order and above a genus

Cats belong to the family Felidae.

Adjective

familyCanonical form
1

Suitable or appropriate for all members of a family, including children

This is a family restaurant with a menu for all ages.

2

Of or relating to a family or families

We enjoy spending time together at family gatherings.