family way

American  

noun

1. family.

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Etymology

Origin of family way

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

She added: "Rob showed people in a human way and in a family way how MND affects someone".

From BBC

This is part of the Roy Family Way, a term invoked by Shiv as she discusses how she'll raise her baby.

From Salon

That's when Caroline's girl mentions "the family way."

From Salon

The "family way," you see, involves rarely, if ever, interacting with one's children.

From Salon

Indeed, the Roy Family Way may have originated as a byproduct of Logan's zeal for unparalleled world dominance.

From Salon