How to Spell family
family
family - noun
- The basic unit in society traditionally consisting of two parents rearing their children
- Spouse and children
- A group of individuals living under one roof and usually under one head : household
- A group of persons of common ancestry : clan
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary API
"want to spend more time with my family"
Usage examples
Examples: "The word "family" is important to learn in spelling." "Can you use "family" in a sentence?" "Understanding "family" helps with reading comprehension."
Etymology
Middle English familie, from Latin familia household (including servants as well as kin of the householder), from famulus servant
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