pro-family

adjective

pro-fam·​i·​ly ˌprō-ˈfam-lē 

-ˈfa-mə-

1

: favoring or encouraging traditional family structures and values

2

: opposing abortion and often birth control

Examples of pro-family in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s nothing pro-family about making the economy less efficient and more expensive. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 24 Mar. 2026

As much as Frank Gilbreth appeared to be a pro-family man, his studies and innovations lead to a very anti-family conclusion. — Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026

The difference between a genuinely pro-family agenda and a coercive one lies in the underlying assumptions and motivations. — Sonya Borrero, STAT, 1 May 2026

California should build a pro-family agenda that includes prenatal care, maternal health and adoption support, not a system that responds to a vulnerable situation by facilitating death. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pro-family

• nonfamily
• stepfamily
• subfamily
• family
• multifamily