familial

adjective

fə-ˈmil-yəl How to pronounce familial (audio)
Definition of familialnext
as in household
of or relating to a household or family it's a familial duty as well as a tradition for everyone in my family to eat dinner together

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Recent Examples of familial Other witnesses testified about Flynn’s financial and familial motivation. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026 In Maine, a state with a million and a half residents, Collins is an almost familial figure. — Emma Green, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026 Today, with a bit of nostalgia, familial collaboration and a modern update, dé Lanthe is set to reenter the market with the bag that put the brand on the map. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 The sentencing came on the same day that a man was arrested in his Brooklyn home for a separate rape case detectives had put together using familial DNA. — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for familial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for familial
  1. household
  2. domestic
Adjective
  • Poinsettias, with their vibrant red leaves, are often the star of household Christmas decorations.
    — Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Starting October 1st, the brand is ending its Prime Invitee Program, which previously allowed non-household members to enjoy benefits like free shipping.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Definition of household
Adjective
  • Expanding overseas is another challenge as the domestic market, historically a stable source of revenue, continues to shrink.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The choice facing Brazilians extends well beyond domestic politics and could reshape how Brazil positions itself on the global stage.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of domestic

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“Familial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familial. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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