relative
noun
a person who is connected with another or others by blood or marriage.
relatives
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pluralof relative.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Shelters displayed QR codes so that those affected can report missing relatives or damage to their homes.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Fulton lured 40 friends and relatives on board and chugged all the way to Albany and back, covering 300 miles in 62 hours—an astounding pace of nearly 5 miles an hour.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Still, their family situation was tough because that government job had to support many relatives, in addition to Mehta and his three older brothers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Linda's relatives also urged the court to block his release.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Leah’s daughter, Lizzie, must have lived nearby with her husband, as she saw these younger relatives off and on.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
