family life
noun
: the kind of life a person normally leads when one is married and has children
He enjoys family life.
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Fatherhood is no joke Even though Wayne finds humor in his family life, to him, raising his kids is no laughing matter.
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Max Bacall , Nikos Degruccio , Alexia Cousoulas, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Cities were graded on cost of living, higher education rate, housing, public schools, diversity, a composite overall score, crime and safety, family life, health and fitness, jobs, nightlife, outdoor activities, walkability, weather and commuting.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
In some ways, your work is part of your family life — your grandfather was a member of parliament in India.
—Mishal Husain, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
But your 30s often mean different priorities—family life for some, career changes and solo travel for others.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
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Max Bacall , Nikos Degruccio , Alexia Cousoulas, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Cities were graded on cost of living, higher education rate, housing, public schools, diversity, a composite overall score, crime and safety, family life, health and fitness, jobs, nightlife, outdoor activities, walkability, weather and commuting.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
In some ways, your work is part of your family life — your grandfather was a member of parliament in India.
—Mishal Husain, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
But your 30s often mean different priorities—family life for some, career changes and solo travel for others.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for family life
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“Family life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20life. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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