family
|fam/i/ly|
A1
/ˈfæmɪli/
related group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'family' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'familia,' where 'familia' meant 'household servants, family.'
Historical Evolution
'familia' transformed into the Old French word 'famille,' and eventually became the modern English word 'family' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'household servants,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a group of related individuals.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group consisting of parents and their children living together as a unit.
She comes from a large family.
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Noun 2
all the descendants of a common ancestor.
The family has a long history in this town.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35