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what is a family
In human context, a family is a group of people affiliated by consanguinity (by recognized birth), affinity (by marriage), or co-residence/shared consumption.
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In human context, a family is a group of people affiliated by consanguinity (by recognized birth), affinity (by marriage), or co-residence/shared consumption.
Added 1/19/2014 3:20:49 PM
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In a classification context, a family is a taxonomic group containing one or more genera.
Added 3/30/2014 8:04:03 AM
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Family is a group of of people consisting a mother and father and their offspring. This a circle of important people in our lives that we treasure the most.But sometimes it depends upon the person on how he/she sees this word, sometimes family may define as group of people who are providing care and love for us not considering if they are your biological family or not.
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drhawk, you have to provide sources with your answers. Please follow the rules.
Added 3/30/2014 8:19:50 AM
My source was a general reference source. I used the Pocket Oxford American Dictionary of Current English copyright 2002.
Added 3/30/2014 11:41:02 AM
You have to find a source online that you can link to.
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Family is a basic social unit consisting of parents and their children, considered as a group, whether dwelling together or not: the traditional family.
Added 4/1/2014 8:22:39 PM
hannah06, the question was already answered. Also, you have to provide a source with each answer to confirm accuracy. Please review the rules.
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