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Definition of family planning noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

family planning

noun
 
/ˌfæməli ˈplænɪŋ/
 
/ˌfæməli ˈplænɪŋ/
[uncountable]
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  1. the process of controlling the number of children you have by using contraception
    • to make an appointment at the family planning clinic
    • They give free advice on contraception at the family planning clinic.
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryFamily planning is used before these nouns:
    • clinic
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