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birth family
[ burth-fam-uh-lee, fam lee ]
/ ˈbɜrθ ˌfæm ə li, ˌfæm li /
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noun
one's biological parents and siblings, as contrasted with one's adoptive family.
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Origin of birth family
First recorded in 1975–80
Words nearby birth family
birthday, Birthday honours, birthday suit, birth defect, birther, birth family, birthing, birthing ball, birthing center, birthing centre, birthing chair
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