extended family
noun/ɪkˌstendɪd ˈfæməli/
/ɪkˌstendɪd ˈfæməli/
[countable + singular or plural verb]- a family group with a close relationship among the members that includes not only parents and children but also uncles, aunts, grandparents, etc.
- She grew up surrounded by a large extended family.
- It was difficult to maintain contact with members of his extended family.
- My whole extended family gets/get together in the holidays.
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