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Plural
families
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people that are related to each other by blood or marriage, normally made up of a father, mother, and their children
- Family is important to me because they support me when I need it.
- I have a big family with lots of cousins and aunts and uncles.
- My family likes to go on vacation together every year.
- My sister is my best friend and we do everything together as a family.
- When I was a child, my family used to go camping in the mountains.
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a group of people who are not necessarily related by blood but live together as a unit
- The diverse family structure reflected modern society, with various individuals living under one roof.
- Their family included friends who lived together, celebrating holidays and milestones as one unit.
- Living together as a family helped them strengthen their bonds and support each other during tough times.
- The hostel's residents quickly bonded and formed a makeshift family during their travels.
- They found family in their housemates, celebrating holidays and milestones together.
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(biology) a taxonomic category that is between genus and order
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a person having kinship with another or others
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an association of people who share common beliefs or activities
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a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
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