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Synonyms for family

Grouped by meaning, so you pick the word that fits what you mean. See the full definition of family.

noun · a social unit living together

“he moved his family to Virginia”

noun · primary social group; parents and children

“he wanted to have a good job before starting a family”

family unit

noun · a collection of things sharing a common attribute

“there are two classes of detergents”

noun · people descended from a common ancestor

“his family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower”

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noun · a person having kinship with another or others

“he's kin”

kinkinsperson

noun · a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities

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noun · 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”