birth family

[ burth-fam-uh-lee, fam lee ]

noun

one's biological parents and siblings, as contrasted with one's adoptive family.

Origin of birth family

First recorded in 1975–80

Tinetti connected with her extended birth family, including their father, who said he is overjoyed his daughters found their way to each other — and back to him.
These women were the closest of friends. Then they found out they’re actually sisters. | Sydney Page | March 4, 2021 | Washington Post
Tinetti, in contrast, was never interested in looking for her birth family, for fear of what she might uncover in her search.
These women were the closest of friends. Then they found out they’re actually sisters. | Sydney Page | March 4, 2021 | Washington Post
While in Virginia Beach, Madison set out to find her birth family.
These women were the closest of friends. Then they found out they’re actually sisters. | Sydney Page | March 4, 2021 | Washington Post
That cousin introduced her to her birth family, most of whom live in the Dominican Republic.
These women were the closest of friends. Then they found out they’re actually sisters. | Sydney Page | March 4, 2021 | Washington Post
She noticed that Madison was posting photos with her birth family on Facebook, and she recognized the last name “Collado,” which was written on her own adoption records.
These women were the closest of friends. Then they found out they’re actually sisters. | Sydney Page | March 4, 2021 | Washington Post

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