English · Family & People
family
/ˈfæmɪli/
[/ˈfæmɪli/]
related group
Beginnernoun
Definition
A group of people related by blood, marriage, or close bonds.
Example
My whole family gathers every summer at my grandparents' house.
My whole family gathers every summer at my grandparents' house.
Etymology
From Latin "familia," a household including servants, from "famulus," servant.
How & Where It’s Used
A central social unit; can mean close relatives or a wider group.