Synonyms of familial

familial

adjective

fə-ˈmil-yəl 

as in household

of or relating to a household or family

it's a familial duty as well as a tradition for everyone in my family to eat dinner together

Synonyms & Similar Words

• household
• domestic
• homely
• residential
• homey
• homelike

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nondomestic
• nonfamilial

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of familial

The legal battle — one involving a familial connection to the Ghanaian presidency — highlights deeper tensions around mining in Africa’s top gold producer. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 8 July 2026

An activist and her daughter share their perspectives of living during Freedom Summer in 1964 and the sociopolitical upheaval from the 1960s through the pandemic in a nuanced look at sacrifice, familial love and community ties. — Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

The company has decided to do away with familial succession, instead giving the job to the most qualified candidate, regardless of background. — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 July 2026

From entering the industry at 17 as a dishwasher and busboy to building a flourishing suite of restaurants (Hugo’s, Caracol, Xochi, URBE, and Zaranda), Ortega’s long been inspired by familial love of cooking. — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026