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interfamily

adjective

in·​ter·​fam·​i·​ly ˌin-tər-ˈfam-lē How to pronounce interfamily (audio)
-ˈfa-mə-
variants or inter-family
: existing or occurring between families
interfamily relationships
an interfamily dispute

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of interfamily was in 1852

Cite this Entry

“Interfamily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interfamily. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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