Synonyms of family

family

noun

ˈfam-lē 

1

as in clan

a group of persons who come from the same ancestor

the Adams family made remarkable contributions to American life for more than two centuries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clan
• house
• tribe
• folks
• household
• people
• race
• lineage
• kin
• descendant
• blood
• dynasty
• stock
• descendent
• kinfolk
• kindred
• kinfolks
• relative
• kinsfolk
• line
• nuclear family
• offspring
• extended family
• brood
• progeny
• scion
• seed
• blended family
• kith
• issue
• kinsman
• clansman
• kinswoman

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• birth
• origin
• extraction
• descent
• ancestry
• pedigree

2

as in kind

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

the flute, the clarinet, the oboe, and other members of the woodwind family

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kind
• type
• category
• group
• species
• class
• genus
• tier
• classification
• sort
• generation
• variety
• league
• bracket
• set
• section
• breed
• division
• rank(s)
• grade
• order
• kidney
• rubric
• subgroup
• specialty
• race
• nature
• branch
• subdivision
• description
• subspecies
• manner
• speciality
• ilk
• subclass
• like
• feather
• heading
• label
• title

Examples of family in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The video detailed their trip to the frozen yogurt establishment Pinkberry with other family members, including Phoebe's 9-month-old daughter Olive. —Raven Brunner, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024

Pumpkin stars in a recipe your family will flip over. get the recipe 06 of 25 Homemade Apple Cider What would a fall occasion be without a delicious cup of apple cider? —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024

Housing issues are often complex and can have a life-changing impact on individuals, families and neighborhoods. —Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2024

Players inflict misery on their family for negative points while playing good fortune cards on their opponents. —Rob Wieland, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024

Phrases Containing family

• blended family
• extended family
• family name
• family tree
• family way
• nuclear family