extended family
noun
: a family that includes in one household near relatives (such as grandparents, aunts, or uncles) in addition to a nuclear family
Given space, there are ways in which even larger populations than the extended family can be accommodated under one roof.—
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: an extensive group of people who are related by blood or marriage or who otherwise regard themselves as a large family
Four out of every five people who go through a first divorce remarry … . Thus it is that husbands and wives, their former partners, children and stepchildren, and a whole constellation of grandparents and other relatives are brought together in the new American extended family. —Michael Norman
Michael Norman During his five years at Owen High, he turned his teams into an extended family and tried to instill in his players the same sense of self-worth that Baldwin had imparted to him years before. —William Nack
William Nack Examples of extended family in a Sentence
their extended family includes a grandmother and widowed aunt
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The stations also air the games via streaming and on their websites outside of state lines, allowing extended family members to watch.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 29 May 2025
Relocation And Perks • Relocation Costs For You And Your Family: Seek upfront payment or reimbursement for moving expenses, housing services, acculturation support and extended family guidance.
—Debra Boggs, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Filmed at the legendary actor's Malibu home, the video features footage of Van Dyke's many accolades and awards, sweet clips of him and his extended family, and emotional moments of reflection.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025
Often, large groups of extended families made the trip, religious ceremonies took place and food was served.
—Alex Heigl, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 29 May 2025
Relocation And Perks • Relocation Costs For You And Your Family: Seek upfront payment or reimbursement for moving expenses, housing services, acculturation support and extended family guidance.
—Debra Boggs, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Filmed at the legendary actor's Malibu home, the video features footage of Van Dyke's many accolades and awards, sweet clips of him and his extended family, and emotional moments of reflection.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025
Often, large groups of extended families made the trip, religious ceremonies took place and food was served.
—Alex Heigl, People.com, 26 May 2025
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“Extended family.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extended%20family. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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