family
UK: ˈfæm.əl.i | US: ˈfæm.əl.i
n. a group consisting of parents and children living together in a household
n. all the descendants of a common ancestor
n. a group of related things or people
The word "family" originates from the Latin familia, meaning "household" or "domestic servants," derived from famulus (servant). Over time, its meaning expanded to include kin relations. The suffix "-ily" (from Latin -ilia) denotes a collective or abstract noun, solidifying the modern sense of a bonded group. The shift from "household staff" to "blood relatives" reflects societal changes in familial structures.
She comes from a large family with five siblings.
The tiger and lion belong to the same biological family.
Their family has lived in this town for generations.
The company treats its employees like family.
Family traditions are important during the holidays.