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family in WordNet English dictionary
noun- a collection of things sharing a common attribute
"there are two classes of detergents"
class category family
- a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
syndicate crime syndicate mob family
- primary social group; parents and children
"he wanted to have a good job before starting a family"
family family unit
- people descended from a common ancestor
"his family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower"
family family line folk kinfolk kinsfolk sept phratry
- a social unit living together
"he moved his family to Virginia"; "It was a good Christian household"; "I waited until the whole house was asleep"; "the teacher asked how many people made up his home"
family household house home menage
- (biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more genera
"sharks belong to the fish family"
family
- an association of people who share common beliefs or activities
"the message was addressed not just to employees but to every member of the company family"; "the church welcomed new members into its fellowship"
family fellowship
- a person having kinship with another or others
"he's kin"; "he's family"
kin kinsperson family
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