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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Work needs to bring dignity to the family man.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
By 1941, Capra was a dedicated family man with three children, having married Lucille Reyburn in 1932; their union would last 52 years, a Hollywood rarity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
The barrister said the defendant was a family man and a parent, with a number of health issues including a brain injury, epilepsy, anxiety and depression.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
BBC presenter Ralph McLean said Kelly was "a natural broadcaster, great family man and always a gentleman".
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
The family man is first to clamber down.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
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