family man

noun

Definition of family man

: a man with a wife and children dependent on him especially : a man devoted to his family

Examples of family man in a Sentence

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On the day America celebrated King, whose fight for people of all colors and economic levels got him killed, Donald Trump kicked a family man out of his country to prove a point. — Rochelle Riley, Detroit Free Press, "Rochelle Riley: Jorge Garcia, model husband and dad, wasn't deported; he was sentenced," 16 Jan. 2018 Regan, after all, was a churchgoing family man and a devoted father to his three sons. — Ruth Padawer, New York Times, "Should Statutes of Limitations for Rape Be Abolished?," 19 June 2018 By Robert Kurson A true story about a man, blinded at age 2, who grows up to become an accomplished entrepreneur, skier, and family man. — Sarah Mupo, STAT, "The 39 best health and science books to read this summer," 25 June 2018 Our Dad was a quiet, kind, and diplomatic family man. — Orlando Sentinel, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Deaths in Central Florida: 4/1," 1 Apr. 2018 Hernando was an avid golfer, voracious reader, and a fiercely supportive family man. — Sun-Sentinel.com, "Deaths in South Florida: 3/15," 15 Mar. 2018 Despite his every effort to embody the devoted family man and not turn out like his drunken father, Jack's relationship with alcohol is unfortunately quite similar to his father's. — Candice Frederick, Harper's BAZAAR, "This Is Us Season 2, Episode 2: Jack Still Has His Secrets," 4 Oct. 2017 Jerry was a vibrant family man who loved traveling the world. — Laurie Eynon, ajc, "Personal Journeys: 100 places to scatter his ashes," 1 June 2018 Hundreds of police officers, family and friends attended a wake and funeral for Miller in early April, where Miller was remembered as a family man and a Marine Corps veteran with a strong work ethic. — Shawn R. Beals, courant.com, "Trooper Kevin Miller Among Three Fallen Officers Added To State Police Memorial," 24 May 2018

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