found family

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A non-biologically related group of people who provide ongoing social support to one another, in the same way that family members might support one another.

Word forms

found family found families

Synonyms

family of choice chosen family kith and kin

Antonyms

biological family
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