noun phrase · neutral
extended family
UK/ɪkˈstendɪd ˈfæməli/US/ɪkˈstɛndɪd ˈfæməli/ex·TEND·ed FA·mi·ly
A family group that includes relatives beyond the immediate parents and children, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Examples
“In many cultures, the extended family plays a big role in childcare.”
“She grew up in an extended family with lots of cousins and grandparents nearby.”
“Extended family gatherings are common during festivals.”
Band 8 sentence
“Although I moved to another city for university, I still visit my extended family every holiday to keep traditions alive.”
Collocations
- live in an extended family
- extended family gathering
Word family
Common mistakes
big family→extended family
extended familly→extended family
Say it for a higher band
5big family→6large family→7+extended family
Synonyms
large family
Easily confused
immediate family
“Only members of my immediate family attended the small funeral.”
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