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extended family
/ɛkˈstɛndɪd ˈfæmɪli/
noun
A family group that includes relatives beyond parents and children.
- “In many cultures, the extended family lives close together.”Toofey
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Source: Written for Toofey (original); IPA generated with eSpeak NG (GPL-3.0 (software))