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 Every week, for many, many weeks, new episodes divulged different details about The Big Three, their parents, or their extended family, often via a final act reveal meant to blow our freakin’ minds. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025 Katelyn just celebrated her 27th birthday on Jan. 3, and the extended family had gathered to celebrate Christmas, where the sisters got Legos and clothes and crafting things for Bella. Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2025 Navy Federal Credit Union is an excellent option for veterans, active duty military and their extended families, with several options beyond VA Loans that don't require a down payment or PMI. Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025 Clients who go that route often opt to continue operating it as a business for periods each year—long-term vacancy in any house causes more problems than occupancy, after all—with guests welcomed for, say, 10 months each year but peak summer reserved solely for extended family. The Editors, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2025 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 Feb. 2025.

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