family-friendly
|fam/i/ly-friend/ly|
B1
/ˈfæmɪli ˈfrɛndli/
suitable for all ages
Etymology
Etymology Information
'family-friendly' originates from the combination of 'family' and 'friendly', where 'family' refers to a group of related individuals and 'friendly' means kind and pleasant.
Historical Evolution
'family-friendly' evolved from the need to describe environments or content that are appropriate for all family members.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'suitable for family gatherings', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'appropriate for all ages'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
suitable for all members of a family, including children.
The movie is family-friendly, so you can bring your kids.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40