family (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfæm.əl.i/
Definition
A group of people related to each other, like parents and children.
Examples
My family lives in a big house.
She is a member of a large family.
He has a very close family.
How to Use family
- family of (prepositional phrase)
- A group of related things. — "This is a family of birds."
- family member (collocation)
- A person who is part of a family. — "Every family member helped with the chores."
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