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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Paying tribute, Kerr's loved ones paid tribute to him saying: "Callum was a family man, father to three beautiful young children, a lover of sport and with a heart of gold."
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
Yet he’s not necessarily portrayed as a villain; he’s very much a family man.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
He was regarded as a family man who attracted big money sponsorship deals, a marquee player at every tournament where he competed.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Some of the investors said they felt McClain was trustworthy and a Christian family man.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
The family man explains that I’m traveling alone, that he is with his family.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
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