familia
Americannoun
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a group of people who are socially connected because they share an occupation or a special undertaking, such as being in a film crew or activist movement.
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a Sicilian mafia family.
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Roman History. a household or extended family under a patriarch or paterfamilias, including adoptees and slaves.
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Forty-six of them contained the word family or mi familia.
From Slate • Dec. 26, 2025
Y, cuando López Obrador fue elegido para la jefatura de gobierno de la Ciudad de México en 2000, un amigo de la familia le presentó al nuevo jefe.
From Science Magazine • May 8, 2024
No tenía trabajo de jardinería hasta las 9:30 de la mañana, pero se levantó temprano para preparar el desayuno para la familia como lo hace todos los días.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2023
A menudo mantiene fuertes conversaciones con su familia sobre si debiera regresar a San Luis Potosí, pero hay un factor que facilita su decisión de permanecer en EE.UU.: el peligro en México.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2023
There was always room in the safety and warmth of la familia for one more person, be that person stranger or friend.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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