extended family

IPA/ɪkˌstendɪd ˈfæməli/
IPA/ɪkˌstendɪd ˈfæməli/

extended family — noun

1. a family group that goes beyond parents and children and also includes close rel

1.名詞B2
釋義

a family group that goes beyond parents and children and also includes close relatives such as grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

例句

James lives with his parents, grandmother, and two uncles in an extended family home.

live in an extended family home

The extended family gathered at Nia's grandfather's farm during the summer holiday.

the extended family met together

同義詞
  • relatives

    is broader and can include any family members, not one connected household or close family circle

  • kin

    is shorter and slightly more formal or literary than extended family

  • clan

    often suggests a larger family line or a group with a strong shared identity

反義詞
  • nuclear family

    means only parents and their children living as one immediate unit

文法句型

live in an extended family

members of an extended family

an extended family household

用法筆記

This is often used in contrast with nuclear family. It can describe relatives living together or close relatives who stay actively involved in family life.

常見錯誤

❌Only my parents and sister are my extended family.
✅Only my parents and sister are my immediate family.
💡'extended family' includes relatives beyond the parents-and-children group.