Family Vocabulary

Definition: a person connected to you through family

Example: “We invited our relatives to lunch.”

Definition: a brother or sister

Example: “Maya has two siblings.”

Definition: a child of your aunt or uncle

Example: “My cousin lives in another city.”

Definition: a daughter of your sibling or your spouse's sibling

Example: “Our niece starts school this year.”

Definition: a son of your sibling or your spouse's sibling

Example: “Her nephew enjoys drawing.”

Definition: a husband or wife

Example: “Employees may bring a spouse to the event.”

Definition: a person responsible for looking after a child

Example: “A parent or guardian must sign the form.”

Definition: the people living together in one home

Example: “Three generations share the household.”

Definition: people in a family at a similar stage of descent

Example: “The photograph shows four generations.”

Definition: a family member who lived in an earlier generation

Example: “She researched her ancestors.”

Definition: the way someone was cared for and taught as a child

Example: “He described his childhood upbringing.”

Definition: relatives beyond parents and their children

Example: “Our extended family meets every summer.”