In human context, a family (from Latin: familia) is a group of people affiliated by consanguinity, affinity, or co-residence. In most societies it is the principal ...

noun 1. a. a basic social unit consisting of parents and their children, considered as a group, whether dwelling together or not: the traditional family. b. a social ...

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fam·i·ly (f m-l, f m l) n. pl. fam·i·lies. 1. a. A fundamental social group in society typically consisting of one or two parents and their children.

Definition of FAMILY. 1: a group of individuals living under one roof and usually under one head : household. 2. a: a group of persons of common ancestry : clan

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