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FAMILIES

(noun)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Families.

Families - as a noun

A social unit living together

Example: "He moved his family to virginia"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
homehousehouseholdmenage
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
social unitunit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Primary social group; parents and children

Example: "He wanted to have a good job before starting a family"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
family unit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clankinkin groupkindredkinship grouptribe
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

People descended from a common ancestor

Example: "His family has lived in massachusetts since the mayflower"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
family linefolkkinfolkkinsfolkphratrysept
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ancestrybloodblood linebloodlinedescentlineline of descentlineageoriginparentagepedigreestemmastock
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A person having kinship with another or others

Example: "He's kin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kinkinsperson
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
relationrelative
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crime syndicatemobsyndicate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gangdomganglandorganized crime
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An association of people who share common beliefs or activities

Example: "The message was addressed not just to employees but to every member of the company family"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fellowship
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
association
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Many families gather together for Thanksgiving dinner."
"We went on a vacation with two other families."
"The school organized a family day for students and their families."
"Their families have been friends for generations."
"The museum offers special activities for families with children."
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Word Game Points

Is FAMILIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, families is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FAMILIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is FAMILIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, families is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FAMILIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is FAMILIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, families is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FAMILIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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