family man

American  

noun

1. a man who has a spouse and one or more children.

2. a man devoted to his family and home.

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family man British  

noun

1. a man who is married and has children, esp one who is devoted to his family

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Etymology

Origin of family man

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

A father to a two-year-old at the time, Roberts said Spring appeared to be a "devoted family man", but had a darker side.

From BBC

Francis Fitzgibbon, defending, said his client understood his sentence would be one of imprisonment, adding he had been a "responsible family man" in the years since.

From BBC

Defense attorneys portrayed Martinez as a dedicated family man with three children and no criminal record.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now, though, he’s a contented family man operating a successful neighborhood bistro called Chez Paul—until fate comes calling and returns him to a life he’d just as soon forget.

From The Wall Street Journal

"He was then and is now a dedicated family man," he added.

From BBC

Related Words

• married man