family man

noun

: a man with a spouse and child or children dependent on him
especially : a man devoted to his family

Examples of family man in a Sentence

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But more than that, the Dallas, Texas native is a family man. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 21 July 2025 From starring as a serial killer on Dexter to a troubled police officer in Southland and Chicago P.D. and, most famously, the mentally unstable and violent family man in Animal Kingdom, Hatosy looks for specific qualities in a character before taking on the role. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 July 2025 Hoechlin's one of the best to nail Superman's emotional journey while balancing different sides of the role – in his case, the strong-willed superhero and the loving, charming family man. 4. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 July 2025 Jesse, family man, civic organizer, corporate negotiator, contract hawk, and school advocate has left a role model legacy of joyful courage and positive leadership for the kids. Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for family man

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of family man was in 1753

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“Family man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20man. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.

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