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Collocations on Family Life – English vocabulary

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50 English words with meanings: close-knit family, dysfunctional family, nuclear family, extended family, single-parent family… Study them with flashcards…

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  1. close-knit family /,kləʊs 'nɪt 'fæmɪli/ (noun) — a close family
    Example: She grew up in a close-knit family.
    Synonyms: tight family, supportive family, loving household
  2. dysfunctional family /dɪs'fʌŋkʃənəl 'fæmɪli/ (noun) — an unhappy family
    Example: He comes from a dysfunctional family.
    Synonyms: problematic family, broken family, troubled household
  3. nuclear family /'nju:kliər 'fæmɪli/ (noun) — parents and their children
    Example: A nuclear family usually consists of parents and children.
    Synonyms: small family, core family
  4. extended family /ɪk'stendɪd 'fæmɪli/ (noun) — a large family with relatives
    Example: We visited our extended family during the holiday.
    Synonyms: large family, relatives circle
  5. single-parent family /'sɪŋɡl 'peərənt 'fæmɪli/ (noun) — a family with one parent
    Example: Many children grow up in a single-parent family nowadays.
    Synonyms: single-parent household
  6. raise children /reɪz 'ʧɪldrən/ (verb) — bring up children
    Example: Parents have a responsibility to raise children properly.
    Synonyms: bring up children, rear children
  7. spend quality time /spend 'kwɒlɪti taɪm/ (verb) — spend focused, good time together
    Example: We like to spend quality time together on weekends.
    Synonyms: cherish moments, bonding time
  8. family gathering /'fæmɪli 'ɡæðərɪŋ/ (noun) — a family gathering
    Example: We have a big family gathering every Christmas.
    Synonyms: family reunion, get-together
  9. generation gap /,ʤenə'reɪʃən ɡæp/ (noun) — differences between generations
    Example: There is often a generation gap between parents and children.
    Synonyms: age gap, generational difference
  10. family background /'fæmɪli 'bækgraʊnd/ (noun) — your family's history and social situation
    Example: Your family background affects your education.
    Synonyms: upbringing, home environment
  11. run in the family /rʌn ɪn ðə 'fæmɪli/ (verb phrase) — passed down in a family
    Example: Good cooking skills run in the family.
    Synonyms: family trait, inherited feature
  12. get along with /ɡet ə'lɒŋ wɪð/ (verb) — have a good relationship with someone
    Example: I get along with my siblings very well.
    Synonyms: be friendly with, cooperate with
  13. fall out with /fɔ:l aʊt wɪð/ (verb) — be in conflict with
    Example: She fell out with her best friend last year.
    Synonyms: argue with, quarrel with
  14. make up with /meɪk ʌp wɪð/ (verb) — make peace with
    Example: He made up with his brother after the argument.
    Synonyms: reconcile with, forgive
  15. get married /ɡet 'mærɪd/ (verb) — become husband and wife
    Example: They plan to get married next summer.
    Synonyms: tie the knot, wed
  16. get divorced /ɡet dɪ'vɔ:st/ (verb) — end a marriage
    Example: They decided to get divorced after ten years together.
    Synonyms: separate, split up
  17. raise a family /reɪz ə 'fæmɪli/ (verb) — have children and bring them up
    Example: They worked hard to raise a family.
    Synonyms: build a family, support a family
  18. family member /'fæmɪli 'membər/ (noun) — a family member
    Example: Each family member has different responsibilities.
    Synonyms: relative, kin
  19. family bond /'fæmɪli bɒnd/ (noun) — family connection
    Example: Their family bond is very strong.
    Synonyms: family tie, connection
  20. domestic violence /də'mestɪk 'vaɪələns/ (noun) — violence at home
    Example: Domestic violence is a serious social issue.
    Synonyms: family abuse, home violence
  21. family values /'fæmɪli 'vælju:z/ (noun) — beliefs about family
    Example: Traditional family values are often taught by parents.
    Synonyms: moral values, home principles
  22. household chores /'haʊshəʊld ʧɔ:z/ (noun) — housework
    Example: Children should help with household chores.
    Synonyms: housework, domestic tasks
  23. parental guidance /pə'rentəl 'ɡaɪdəns/ (noun) — parents’ guidance
    Example: Parental guidance is important for teenagers.
    Synonyms: parental advice, family support
  24. strong family ties /strɒŋ 'fæmɪli taɪz/ (noun) — strong family bond
    Example: They maintain strong family ties despite living abroad.
    Synonyms: close family relationship, family unity
  25. family tradition /'fæmɪli trə'dɪʃən/ (noun) — family customs
    Example: Cooking together is a family tradition.
    Synonyms: family ritual, heritage
  26. family reunion /'fæmɪli rɪ'ju:niən/ (noun) — family get-together
    Example: They organize a family reunion every year.
    Synonyms: family gathering, homecoming
  27. child custody /ʧaɪld 'kʌstədi/ (noun) — the right to care for a child
    Example: The court decided on child custody after the divorce.
    Synonyms: parental rights, guardianship
  28. marital problems /'mærɪtl 'prɒbləmz/ (noun) — marriage problems
    Example: They are trying to solve their marital problems.
    Synonyms: relationship issues, marriage troubles
  29. blood relatives /blʌd 'relətɪvz/ (noun) — close blood relatives
    Example: Blood relatives share the same ancestry.
    Synonyms: biological relatives, family members
  30. adopt a child /ə'dɒpt ə ʧaɪld/ (verb) — take a child as your own
    Example: They decided to adopt a child from Vietnam.
    Synonyms: take in a child, foster

…and 20 more words in this set.

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