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Britannica Dictionary definition of FAMILY. 1. a : a group of people who are related to each other. This sense of family can refer to a group that consists of parents and their children or it can refer to a bigger group of related people including grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.
noun. /ˈfæməli/ (plural families) Idioms. [countable + singular or plural verb] a group consisting of one or two parents and their children. I introduced Neil to the other members of my family. The event promises games and fun for the entire family. This is a summer movie for the whole family. Every family has its own story to tell.
noun. uk / ˈfæm ə li / us. family noun (RELATED PEOPLE) Add to word list. A1. a group of people who are related to each other, such as a mother, a father, and their children: Is your family coming to the graduation ceremony? Her UK family are/ US family is originally from Ireland. a family business. Fewer examples. family members.
