family
Translation
family, household, kin
Examples
I love my family very much.
I love my family very much.
Lions belong to the cat family.
Lions belong to the cat family.
Grammar Patterns
((my/his/a...)) family refers to a group of people My family lives in London.
((the ...)) family refers to a biological classification The rose family includes many fruits.
Similar Words
Synonyms: household, kin, clan; Antonyms: individual
Etymology
From Latin 'familia' meaning 'household', which originally referred to the servants of a household.
Memory Tips
Picture your own family to easily remember this word.