English Explanatory Dictionary

joint family

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A household consisting of two or more closely-related nuclear families, such as two or more brothers along with their wives and children, or multiple generations along with spouses.

Word forms

joint family joint families

Synonyms

joint household

Related words

extended family
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