family

(noun) a social unit living together. Synonyms: household, house, home, menage. Examples: "He moved his family to virginia." "It was a good christian household." "I waited until the whole house was asleep." "The teacher asked how many people made up his home."

(noun) primary social group; parents and children. Synonyms: family unit. Examples: "He wanted to have a good job before starting a family."

(noun) a collection of things sharing a common attribute. Synonyms: class, category. Examples: "There are two classes of detergents."

(noun) people descended from a common ancestor. Synonyms: family line, folk, kinfolk, kinsfolk, sept, phratry. Examples: "His family has lived in massachusetts since the mayflower."

(noun) a person having kinship with another or others. Synonyms: kin, kinsperson. Examples: "He's kin." "He's family."

(noun) (biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more genera. Examples: "Sharks belong to the fish family."

(noun) a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities. Synonyms: syndicate, crime syndicate, mob.

(noun) an association of people who share common beliefs or activities. Synonyms: fellowship. Examples: "The message was addressed not just to employees but to every member of the company family." "The church welcomed new members into its fellowship."