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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"Matthew was a proud Red, a devoted family man and a police officer who dedicated his life to helping others," said the club, in a tribute in the programme.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
A tempting life as a full-time family man nearly pulled Khalil Mack away from football.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
My husband, consummate family man, was born to be a grandfather.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 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 wrote a few times after that: mostly about things like money troubles, exhaustion, and how hard it was to be a family man.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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