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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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
“Not as someone who got shot and killed, but as a family man, a man who understood that good things come to those who put in hard work.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Bishop’s mother was Irish American and his father had been a model and actor in Britain before becoming a family man, moving to Queens and settling into a steady job.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
One person in Lagan Valley - not a natural political supporter - summed it up: "I never voted for him, but you always just thought he was a decent, family man."
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 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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