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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What followed for Louise was a feeling of "tiptoeing through someone else's grief" as the family navigated the loss of Bob, who she described as "bigger than life" and an "incredible family man".
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
She described her father as a "dedicated" family man who enjoyed fishing, Hull FC and spending time with his grandchildren.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
BBC presenter Ralph McLean said Kelly was "a natural broadcaster, great family man and always a gentleman".
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
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
Gordievsky considered himself a devoted family man, but his secrets and lies created an inevitable distance between him and those he loved most.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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