familial

adjective

fə-ˈmil-yəl How to pronounce familial (audio)
Definition of familialnext
as in household
of or relating to a household or family it's a familial duty as well as a tradition for everyone in my family to eat dinner together

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Recent Examples of familial The costume designer worked with filmmaker Georgia Oakley to create a visual language for the latest adaptation of Jane Austen’s first novel, emphasizing familial bonds and the financial divide between its characters. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Prince Harry, 42, and Meghan, 45, stepped back from their roles as working members of the royal family in 2020, putting their familial rift in the spotlight. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 16 Oct. 2026 However, studying familial genetic predispositions can help elucidate how lung cancer develops and lead to new biomarkers for early cancer detection in high-risk groups. — Estelamari Rodriguez, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 That familiarity has certainly worked in the movie’s favor among some viewers, particularly those invested in its maximalist approach to both familial melodrama and semi-surreal scares. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for familial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for familial
  1. household
  2. domestic
Adjective
  • Poinsettias, with their vibrant red leaves, are often the star of household Christmas decorations.
    — Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Starting October 1st, the brand is ending its Prime Invitee Program, which previously allowed non-household members to enjoy benefits like free shipping.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Definition of household
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  • Western luxury brands have lost roughly $280 billion in value this year as Chinese consumers spend more on domestic products but less overall.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Last week, the Riyadh airport opened to limited domestic flights.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of domestic

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familial
familiar
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