Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of family
"The new community center was designed to serve all families living within the district."
In plain English: Families are groups of people who live together and care for each other, usually connected by blood, marriage, or adoption.
"Many families moved to the new neighborhood to enjoy the quiet atmosphere."
Usage: Use "families" to refer to multiple groups of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption. It functions strictly as the plural form when discussing more than one household unit.
Derived from the Latin familia, originally referring to a household including slaves, this term evolved in English to denote a group of people related by blood or marriage. The plural form adds an -s suffix to indicate multiple such groups.