family circle
Americannoun
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the closely related members of a family as a group.
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a section in a theater containing less expensive seats, as the topmost gallery.
noun
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members of a family regarded as a closed group
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the cheap seating area in a theatre behind or above the dress circle
Etymology
Origin of family circle
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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The Irish FA said it sends "sincere condolences to Willie's family circle at this sad time".
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2025
The Mitchell family has expressed thanks to their wider family circle and the local community, particularly around the Harryville area, for the support they have received since the tragedy.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2024
“Even though we knew that the family circumstances were challenging, we didn’t want to take him out of the family circle because they have a very close-knit family,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2022
And, within the logic of Matisse’s art at that moment, he absolutely needed to base his nude on Marguerite, rather than on some model brought in from outside the family circle.
From New York Times ● Aug. 26, 2022
As we sit down tonight I notice some faces now gone from among us and some which have added to the family circle.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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