English Words Starting With F

• family credit

  nounLow-medium (historical/institutional term in UK context; rare in general use).
  /ˈfæm.əl.i ˌkrɛd.ɪt/A former UK state benefit for working families on low incomes, providing supplementary payments.
• family division

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈfæm.əl.i dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/A specialized section of a high court in England and Wales dealing with family law, primarily private law matters like divorce, child custody, and financial settlements.
• family doctor

  nounC1
  /ˈfæm.əl.i ˈdɒk.tər/A general medical practitioner who provides primary healthcare to individuals and families, often over many years.
• family grouping

  nounLow
  /ˈfæm.əl.i ˈɡruːp.ɪŋ/A practice or arrangement where mixed-age children are educated or cared for together, often within the same class or setting.
• family hour

  nounC1
  /ˈfæm.əl.i ˈaʊə(r)/A designated period of time, typically in the early evening, when television programming is suitable for viewing by all ages, especially children.
• family jewels

  plural-nounC1-C2
  /ˌfæm.əl.i ˈdʒuː.əlz/A colloquial and often humorous or euphemistic term for the male genitals.
• family leave

  nounB2
  /ˈfæm.əl.i ˌliːv/Paid or unpaid time off from work granted to an employee to care for a new child, a sick family member, or to attend to other critical family needs.
• family man

  nounB1
  /ˌfæm.əl.i ˈmæn/A man who is devoted to his wife and children, and whose main interests center around his family life.
• family name

  nounHigh
  /ˈfæm.əl.i ˌneɪm/The last name or surname passed down through a family, typically inherited from one's parents.
• family of curves

  nounC1
  /ˈfæm.əl.i əv ˈkɜːvz/A set of curves defined by a common equation or principle, differing only in the value of one or more parameters.
• family office

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌfæm.əl.i ˈɒf.ɪs/A private wealth management advisory firm that serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) and families.
• family plan

  nounMedium-High
  /ˈfæm.əl.i plæn/A telecommunications or service subscription designed for multiple users (typically a family) to share allowances like data, minutes, or features, often at a discounted rate.
• family planning

  nounB2
  /ˈfæm.əl.i ˌplæn.ɪŋ/The practice of controlling the number of children in a family and the intervals between their births, typically through the use of contraception or other methods.
• family practice

  nounC1
  /ˌfæm.əl.i ˈpræk.tɪs/A medical practice, often a clinic or surgery, that provides comprehensive and continuing general healthcare for individuals and families of all ages, emphasizing prevention and long-term care.
• family reunification

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈfæm.əl.i ˌriːˌjuː.nɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/The process of bringing separated family members back together to live in one country.
• family reunion

  nounB1
  /ˈfæm.əl.i ˌriːˈjuː.njən/A gathering of family members, especially those who live apart, for the purpose of spending time together and reconnecting.
• family room

  nounCommon
  /ˈfæm.əl.i ˌruːm/A room in a private house for general family leisure activities.
• family skeleton

  nounC1
  /ˈfæm.əl.i ˈskel.ɪ.tən/A shameful or embarrassing secret that a family keeps hidden from outsiders.
• family support

  nounMedium-High
  /ˈfæm.əl.i səˈpɔːt/The practical, emotional, or financial assistance provided to a person by their family members.
• family therapy

  nounC1
  /ˈfæməli ˈθerəpi/A type of psychotherapy that focuses on improving relationships and communication within a family system, treating the family as a whole unit.

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