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(ex-tend-ed-fam-i-ly) 6 syllables

Definition

noun. a family that includes relatives beyond parents and children.

Example Sentence

Our extended family all live together in one home.

More Example Sentences

An extended family can provide support and love.

Synonyms

clan; relatives; household

Antonyms

nuclear family; immediate family; parents

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extended family
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