family man
Americannoun
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a man who has a spouse and one or more children.
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a man devoted to his family and home.
noun
Etymology
Origin of family man
First recorded in 1780–90
Example Sentences
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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican-born Texas builder killed in a confrontation with ICE officers, is remembered as a devoted family man who got up before dawn and worked hard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Salgado said his father was a routine-oriented family man who left for work early and loved to end the day sitting on his porch, listening to music and petting his dog.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
He was regarded as a family man who attracted big money sponsorship deals, a marquee player at every tournament where he competed.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
Some of the investors said they felt McClain was trustworthy and a Christian family man.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
The family man is first to clamber down.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
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