birth family
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of birth family
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Harker said little about his birth family, Sanchez said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2026
Peter lived most of his life in Australia without realising the truth about his birth family, until his adoptive sister told him in recent years.
From BBC ● Dec. 25, 2025
Foster carers provide a home to children who cannot live with their birth family for different reasons.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2025
“Paddington in Peru” is still incredibly touching in its story of acceptance from both one’s found family and birth family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2025
“Your new worker dragged out three file storage boxes. I found all sorts of information on your birth family, foster homes, schools. . . .”
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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