multi-family
|mul/ti-fam/i/ly|
B2
/ˌmʌltiˈfæmɪli/
housing for multiple families
Etymology
Etymology Information
'multi-family' originates from the combination of 'multi-' meaning 'many' and 'family' referring to a group of related individuals living together.
Historical Evolution
'multi-family' evolved from the need to describe housing structures that accommodate more than one family unit.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'housing for multiple families,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a type of residential building designed to house multiple separate families in separate units.
The city is planning to build more multi-family housing to accommodate the growing population.
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Last updated: 2025/02/01 17:06