Family
Noun
UK
/ˈfæm.əl.i/
US
/ˈfæm.ə.li/
Definition
A group of related people who live together or share a close bond.
Example
"He loves spending time with his family."
"Her family helped her move to a new city last month."
"A strong family supports each member with care, love, and understanding."
Explanation
Family means a group of people who are related to each other, usually parents and children. It can also include grandparents, cousins, uncles, and aunts. Families share love, care, and support. The word can describe both people living together and close relationships. For example, “Her family lives in the same house” for people living together, or “They are like family” for close friends. Family is important in everyone’s life because it gives love, help, and a sense of belonging. It can also mean a group of related things, like a “language family”.