Family & Relationships

20 words

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   intergenerationaladjective/ˌɪntəˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəl/

   relating to or affecting several generations; between different generations

   “Intergenerational conflict often arises from different values between parents and children.”

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   estrangedadjective/ɪˈstreɪndʒd/

   no longer close or affectionate with someone; emotionally separated

   “After the argument he became estranged from his parents.”

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   alimonynoun/ˈælɪməni/

   money paid regularly by one spouse to another after divorce

   “He was ordered to pay alimony to his ex-wife for five years.”

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   matriarchnoun/ˈmeɪtrɑːk/

   a woman who is the head of a family or tribe; a female leader of a household

   “The matriarch of the family managed all major decisions.”

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   lineagenoun/ˈlɪnɪɪdʒ/

   the line of descendants or ancestors of a person; family line

   “She traced her lineage back to the eighteenth century.”

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   progenitornoun/prəˈdʒɛnɪtər/

   a person or thing from which a person, family, or species is descended or originates; an ancestor or originator

   “They regarded him as the progenitor of their literary tradition.”

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   infidelitynoun/ˌɪn.fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/

   the act of being unfaithful to a partner, especially by having a sexual or romantic relationship with someone else

   “Allegations of infidelity were widely reported in the press.”

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   patriarchynoun/ˈpeɪtriɑːki/

   a social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of property

   “Many activists argue that patriarchy affects workplace opportunities for women.”

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   monogamynoun/məˈnɒɡ.ə.mi/

   the practice or state of being married to one person at a time

   “Monogamy is the dominant marital pattern in many modern societies.”

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    extendedadjective/ɪkˈstɛndɪd/

    including relatives beyond the immediate family (parents and children), such as grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins

    “She moved back into her parents' home to help care for her extended family.”

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    empathynoun/ˈɛmpəθi/

    the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person

    “A good counsellor demonstrates empathy without judgement.”

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    maritaladjective/ˈmærɪtəl/

    relating to marriage or the relationship between married people

    “Many employers ask for applicants' marital status on job forms.”

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    paternitynoun/pəˈtɜː.nə.ti/

    the state of being a father; sometimes used in legal contexts to refer to proof or recognition of fatherhood

    “The court established paternity after the DNA test.”

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    attachmentnoun/əˈtætʃmənt/

    a strong emotional bond, especially the one formed between an infant and a caregiver

    “Secure attachment in early childhood predicts better social outcomes later.”

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    co-parentingnoun / verb/ˌkəʊˈpeərtɪŋ/

    the practice of parents sharing responsibility for raising their children, often after separation

    “After the divorce they agreed to pursue an amicable co-parenting arrangement.”

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    polygamynoun/pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/

    the practice or condition of having more than one spouse at the same time

    “Polygamy is practiced in various forms around the world.”

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    interpersonaladjective/ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənəl/

    relating to interactions and relationships between people

    “Interpersonal skills such as listening and empathy are crucial at work.”

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    cohesionnoun/kəʊˈhiːʒən/

    the action or fact of forming a united whole; unity and togetherness

    “Strong family cohesion can protect children from stress.”

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    matrimonynoun/ˈmætrɪməni/

    marriage; the state of being married, often used in a formal context

    “They entered into matrimony in a small ceremony attended by family.”

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    filialadjective/ˈfɪl.i.əl/

    relating to a son or daughter; used especially about duties or respect owed by a child to a parent

    “Filial responsibility is still highly valued in many Asian cultures.”