Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Fam·i·ly

   /ˈfam(ə)lē/

   

   noun

   • 1. a group of one or more parents and their children living together as a unit: "the family lived in a large house with a lot of land" Similar householdménagenuclear familyinformal:brood
   • ▪ a group of people related to one another by blood or marriage: "friends and family can provide support" Similar relativesrelationsblood relationsfamily memberskinnext of kinkinsfolkkinsmenkinswomenkindredone's (own) flesh and bloodconnectionsextended familyclantribeinformal:famfolksnearest and dearestdated:people
   • ▪ the children of a person or couple: "she has the sole responsibility for a large family" Similar childrenlittle onesyoungstersoffspringprogenydescendantsscionsheirsbroodinformal:kidskiddieskiddiewinkstotssprogsquiverfulissue
   • ▪ a group of people united in criminal activity. informal
   • 2. all the descendants of a common ancestor: "the house has been owned by the same family for 300 years" Similar ancestryparentagebirthpedigreegenealogybackgroundfamily treedescentlineagelineline of descentbloodlinebloodextractionderivationracestrainstockbreeddynastyhouseforebearsforefathersantecedentsprogenitorsrootsoriginsrare:filiationstirps
   • ▪ a race or group of peoples from a common stock.
   • 3. a group of related things: "all manuscripts that share this reading constitute a family"
   • ▪ a principal taxonomic category that ranks above genus and below order, usually ending in -idae (in zoology) or -aceae (in botany): "the cabbage family" Similar taxonomic groupgrouporderclasssubclassgenusspeciesstockstrainlinetechnical:taxonphylum
   • ▪ all the languages ultimately derived from a particular early language, regarded as a group: "the Austronesian language family"
   • ▪ a group of curves or surfaces obtained by varying the value of a constant in the equation generating them.

   adjective

   • 1. designed to be suitable for children as well as adults: "a family newspaper"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in family (sense 2 of the noun); also denoting the servants of a household or the retinue of a nobleman): from Latin familia ‘household servants, family’, from famulus ‘servant’.

   Scrabble Points: 14

   • F

     4

   • A

     1

   • M

     3

   • I

     1

   • L

     1

   • Y

     4

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. www.britannica.com · topic · family-kinshipFamily | Definition, Meaning, Members, Types, & Facts

   www.britannica.com · topic · family-kinship

   

   Sep 17, 2024 · Family is a group of persons united by marriage, blood, or adoption, interacting in social positions such as spouses, parents, and children. Learn about the history, functions, and types of family, as well as the legal aspects of family law.

3. Top Stories

   • 

     NBC Washington

     Family looks for answers after loved one shot and killed in Northwest DC

     55 minutes ago

   • U.S. Marine Corps

     Family Readiness

     As the DRC, my job is to be the face of the Commander’s vision for Family Readiness within our unit and provide support to each Marine and Sailor and also their family members through proactive ...

     49 minutes ago

   • 

     WBRZ 2 Baton Rouge

     Families of those lost to gun violence grieve Wednesday night

     37 minutes ago

   • NBC Dallas Fort Worth

     Fort Worth officer and family lose home to early morning fire

     3 hours ago

   • People via Yahoo

     Richard Simmons’ Family Slams Housekeeper’s ‘Greed’ amid Fight Over His Estate: ‘He Would Be Heartbroken’ (Exclusive)

     2 hours ago

   • WLBT 3

     Family of Missing Lawrence County man seeking answers after he was found dead

     3 hours ago

   • New Jersey 101.5 FM

     Jon Bon Jovi Praises The Pegula Family For Their Bills Ownership

     46 minutes ago

   • WDTN Dayton via Yahoo

     Kettering family shares experience in Florida amidst Hurricane Helene

     2 hours ago

   • The Hollywood Reporter via Yahoo

     These Celebrity Makeup Favorites Are Discounted for the Kosas Friends and Family Sale

     1 hour ago

   • KOAA5

     Colorado Springs family seeking justice for man who was killed last year

     4 hours ago

   View all

4. People also ask

   What does family mean?

   • Family, a group of persons united by the ties of marriage, blood, or adoption, constituting a single household and interacting with each other in their respective social positions, usually those of spouses, parents, children, and siblings. Learn more about families in this article.

   Family | Definition, Meaning, Members, Types, & Facts

   www.britannica.com/topic/family-kinship

   See all results for this question

   What is a family in sociology?

   • So what is a family? Family is a socially recognized group (usually joined by blood, marriage, cohabitation, or adoption) that forms an emotional connection among its members and that serves as an economic unit of society. Sociologists identify different types of families based on how one enters into them.

   Defining Family | Introduction to Sociology | Lumen Learning

   courses.lumenlearning.com/wm-introductiontosociology/chapter/defining-family/

   See all results for this question

   What does a family member do?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. family, a group of persons united by the ties of marriage, blood, or adoption, constituting a single household and interacting with each other in their respective social positions, usually those of spouses, parents, children, and siblings.

   Family | Definition, Meaning, Members, Types, & Facts

   www.britannica.com/topic/family-kinship

   See all results for this question

   What does family mean in a sentence?

   • The meaning of FAMILY is the basic unit in society traditionally consisting of two parents rearing their children; also : any of various social units differing from but regarded as equivalent to the traditional family. How to use family in a sentence. What is a family?

   Family Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family

   See all results for this question

5. www.psychologytoday.com · gb · blogWho Is Family and Why Does It Matter? - Psychology Today

   www.psychologytoday.com · gb · blog

   

   Sep 17, 2024 · A person who is not a blood or legal relative. Romantic partners who are cohabiting and unmarried. The adopted child of LGBTQ parents. Children who were once stepsiblings after the remarried ...

6. Videos

   • 

     16:29

     YouTube

     What is Family ? || Meaning ||Definition || Characteristics || Functions || Sociology

     Mar 29, 2022

     111.3K Views

   • 

     1:49

     YouTube

     Types of Families | Social Studies for Kids | Grades 1 - 2

     Dec 20, 2016

     173.4K Views

   • 

     2:21

     YouTube

     Different Types of Family | What is a Family and its Types for Kids and Adults | Grade 2 EVS

     Jan 17, 2022

     41.2K Views

   View all

7. www.lovetoknow.com · life · relationshipsThe Meaning of Family - LoveToKnow

   www.lovetoknow.com · life · relationships

   

   Aug 20, 2021 · Learn how family is defined by different people and cultures, and how it can include various structures and relationships. Explore the benefits and challenges of single-parent, extended, blended, friends-as-family, and pets-as-family units.

   • Author: Kristin Mccarthy

8. Searches related to what is family

   what is family therapy	what is family essay
   what is family practice	importance of family
   what is family medicine	kinds of family
   what is family law	definition of family

9. www.merriam-webster.com · dictionary · familyFamily Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com · dictionary · family

   

   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word family, from a basic social unit to a group of related things. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.

10. en.wikipedia.org · wiki · FamilyFamily - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org · wiki · Family

    

    Family is a group of people related by birth, marriage or other ties. Learn about different family types, their functions, and how they have changed over time and across cultures.

11. www.nytimes.com · how-do-you-define-familyHow Do You Define ‘Family’? - The New York Times

    www.nytimes.com · how-do-you-define-family

    

    Feb 8, 2019 · Is your definition of a “normal family” two married parents and their biological children living together under one roof? If not, what do you think a “family” is — or can be?

12. courses.lumenlearning.com · defining-familyDefining Family | Introduction to Sociology - Lumen Learning

    courses.lumenlearning.com · defining-family

    

    Family is a socially recognized group that forms an emotional connection and serves as an economic unit of society. Learn about the different types, forms, and roles of families, and how they vary across cultures and over time.