joint family

noun

1. a type of extended family composed of parents, their children, and the children's spouses and offspring in one household.

Word History and Origins

Origin of joint family¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

It is but rarely that related families live together more or less permanently, forming the beginning of the joint family.

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The joint family, which is characteristic of the heroic era, takes the place of the clan.

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The enlarged monogamous family, the so-called ancient or joint family, makes its appearance.

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Hence the joint family directly impresses one as being an extension of the individual family.

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This third characteristic has frequently caused the typical joint family to be called the 'patriarchal family.'

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