familial
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or characteristic of a family.
familial ties.
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appearing in individuals by heredity.
a familial disease.
adjective
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of or relating to the family
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occurring in the members of a family
a familial disease
Other Word Forms
- interfamilial adjective
- nonfamilial adjective
Etymology
Origin of familial
Example Sentences
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You were younger then, and this is your husband’s mother; you wanted to fit in, and there were cultural and familial expectations.
From MarketWatch
DNA testing later confirmed a familial match between Buzzard and the remains found in Utah.
From Los Angeles Times
When I’m in the thick of mitigating familial expectations, I find it helpful to remind myself that, for the most part, our relatives are coming from a place of excitement and love.
From MarketWatch
Like the Shakers and their songs and prized furniture, “Ann Lee” was made with craft and care by a small and familial utopian community of its own.
From Los Angeles Times
An exquisite, heartbreaking and genuinely terrifying contemplation of trauma and familial love.
From Los Angeles Times
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