extended family

as in household
those who live as a family in one house their extended family includes a grandmother and widowed aunt

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Recent Examples of extended family Engaging siblings, extended family, or mentors can create a supportive environment that fosters balanced routines and reduces stress, ultimately contributing to the child's overall well-being and academic achievement. Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 Your extended family includes grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins. Lillian Stone, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024 In December, the entire extended family would cram into their little home and Rodriguez’s aunts and uncles would tend to different pots and mix together the masa. Cat Cardenas, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024 Other snaps included Bush Hager with extended family, a closeup of Hal looking directly into the camera, and Poppy lounging in front of a fireplace in her pajamas. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for extended family 

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“Extended family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended%20family. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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