family man

noun

: a man with a spouse and child or children dependent on him
especially : a man devoted to his family

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Really bright and a great family man. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026 Now a family man with four children, he was also deeply engaged in public endeavors such as the Met. — Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026 He was also joined by friend and actor Tom Cruise, who described him as being a hard worker and loving family man. — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 12 June 2026 Our father was a devout Christian and a devoted, loving, family man. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for family man

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of family man was in 1753

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“Family man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20man. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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