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    [Noun]  | "fam*i*ly" | \ ˈfam-lē \


    1: the basic unit in society traditionally consisting of two parents rearing their children; also : any of various social units differing from but regarded as equivalent to the traditional family

    2: spouse and children

    3: a group of individuals living under one roof and usually under one head : household


    Origin: 15th century ;

     Middle English familie, from Latin familia household (including servants as well as kin of the householder), from famulus servant;

    [Noun]  | "blended family" 


    1: a family that includes children of a previous marriage of one spouse or both


    Origin: 1972 ;

    [Noun]  | "extended family" 


    1: a family that includes in one household near relatives (such as grandparents, aunts, or uncles) in addition to a nuclear family; also : an extensive group of people who are related by blood or marriage or who otherwise regard themselves as a large family


    Origin: circa 1935 ;

    [Noun]  | "nuclear family" 


    1: a family group that consists only of parents and children


    Origin: 1924 ;

    [Adjective]  | "forever" 


    1: not temporary or changing : permanent; especially : of, relating to, or being a lifelong relationship


    Origin: 1879 ;

    [Adjective]  | "fos*ter" | \ ˈfȯ-stər \


    1: having, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for

    2: being, relating to, or involved in a situation in which temporary care is given to an animal (such as one that is injured or awaiting adoption) in a household or similar setting


    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English, from Old English fōstor-, from fōstor food, feeding; akin to Old English fōda food;

    [Noun]  | "families" 


    1: a group of persons who come from the same ancestor;


      * e.g., " ... the Adams family made remarkable contributions to American life for more than two centuries "



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    2: one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic;


      * e.g., " ... the flute, the clarinet, the oboe, and other members of the woodwind family "



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    [Noun]  | "family" 


    1: a group of persons who come from the same ancestor;


      * e.g., " ... the Adams family made remarkable contributions to American life for more than two centuries "



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    2: one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic;


      * e.g., " ... the flute, the clarinet, the oboe, and other members of the woodwind family "



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    [Noun]  | "extended families" 


    1: those who live as a family in one house;


      * e.g., " ... their extended family includes a grandmother and widowed aunt "



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    [Noun]  | "blended families" 


    1: a family that includes children from a previous marriage of the wife, husband, or both parents;




    [Noun]  | "nuclear families" 


    1: the part of a family that includes only the father, mother, and children;




    [Noun]  | "extended family" 


    1: those who live as a family in one house;


      * e.g., " ... their extended family includes a grandmother and widowed aunt "



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    [Noun]  | "blended family" 


    1: a family that includes children from a previous marriage of the wife, husband, or both parents;




    [Noun]  | "nuclear family" 


    1: the part of a family that includes only the father, mother, and children;




     [ "family" ]

    1: A group of people, usually of the same blood (but do not have to be), who genuinely love, trust, care about, and look out for each other. Not to be mistaken with relatives sharing the same household who hate eachother. REAL family is a bondage that cannot be broken by any means.

      * e.g.,  ... Family relationships: Parents actually enjoy spending time with their children. They help them help themselves make it into the world successfully. Siblings look out for and love one another. Older siblings generally help take care of younger siblings. The children respect their parents. The parents deserve their respect. Spouses married each other out of love not for money, social status, or fantasies of fancy weddings. 

     [ "family" ]

    1: It's not necessarily about who's blood you have, or who you're forced to spend the holidays with. It's about people you love and they love you back. You'll always be there for your family when they need you, and they'll always be there for you. Blood related or not.

      * e.g.,  ... We're so close that I consider her family. 

     [ "the Family" ]

    1: 1) the group of people responsible for the distribution of ~95% of the LSD in the United States.

      * e.g.,  ... I'm going to hook up with the family at a music festival. I need a sheet. 


     [ "the Family" ]

    2: 2) A group of people one would die for, go to prison for, etc.

     [ "Family" ]

    1: The main theme of the Fast and Furious movies.

      * e.g.,  ... Vin Diesel: “One last ride, for family” 

     [ "family" ]

    1: A bunch of people who hate each other and eat dinner together.

      * e.g.,  ... I have to go to a family function. 

     [ "Family" ]

    1: A group of people you cant trust

      * e.g.,  ... Never trust family because they will fuck you over faster than a friend. 

     [ "Family" ]

    1: A conglomeration of people that you are related to who always create drama

      * e.g.,  ... family seems to be absorbed around drama 

     [ "Family" ]

    1: The people who help you in your journey of life. They don't need to be blood related

      * e.g.,  ... Ohana means family. Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten. 

     [ "family" ]

    1: A dysfunctional group of narcissistic morons hell bent on making you insane.

      * e.g.,  ... My family sucks. 

     [ "Family" ]

    1: Fuckers who manipulate you your whole wide life and later kill you.

      * e.g.,  ... -family- 

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