English Vocabulary: 40 Words Related to Family & Relationships

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Let’s talk about words related to family and relationships.

Here’s a list of 40 words related to family and relationships, along with their meanings.

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Family and Relationships Vocabulary

Ancestor
A person from whom one is descended, often from a long time ago. For example, your great-great-grandparents.

Bond
A strong connection or relationship between people, like the one between siblings.

Caregiver
Someone who looks after another person, such as a parent taking care of their child.

Clan
A group of families related by blood or marriage, often with a shared name or heritage.

Colleague
A person you work with; you might build a friendly relationship with them over time.

Companion
A person who you spend time with and enjoy their company, like a best friend.

Confidant
Someone you trust deeply and share your personal thoughts with, like a close friend.

Cousin
A child of your aunt or uncle, making them part of your extended family.

Dependency
When one person relies on another for support or care, such as children relying on their parents.

Extended Family
Family members beyond your immediate family, like grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Family Tree
A diagram showing your ancestry and how family members are related.

Foster
To take care of a child or animal that is not biologically yours, often temporarily.

Friendship
A close and trusting relationship between people who enjoy each other’s company.

Guardian
A person who is legally responsible for another person, such as a child, in the absence of their parents.

In-laws
Relatives you gain through marriage, like a spouse’s parents or siblings.

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Kin
A term for your family members or relatives, both immediate and extended.

Marriage
A legally recognized union between two people, often marked by a ceremony.

Mentor
An experienced person who gives guidance and advice, like a teacher or senior colleague.

Niece
The daughter of your sibling, making her a part of your extended family.

Nephew
The son of your sibling, making him a part of your extended family.

Parent
A mother or father who raises and cares for their children.

Partner
A significant other in a romantic relationship, sharing life’s ups and downs together.

Sibling
A brother or sister, sharing parents and growing up together.

Spouse
Your husband or wife, the person you are married to.

Stepparent
A person who marries one of your biological parents but isn’t your birth parent.

Supportive
Offering help and encouragement, like being there for a friend in need.

Trust
Belief in the reliability and honesty of someone, such as a friend you confide in.

Unity
The state of being united or joined as a whole, like a close-knit family.

Upbringing
The way in which a child is raised and taught by their parents or guardians.

Values
Beliefs and principles that guide how we interact with others and make decisions, often taught by family.

Welfare
The health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group, such as ensuring children’s welfare.

Adopt
To legally take on the role of a parent for a child who is not biologically yours.

Brotherhood
A close, supportive relationship among people, often used to describe a sense of camaraderie.

Connection
A relationship or bond between people, based on shared experiences or feelings.

Divorce
The legal dissolution of a marriage, leading to changes in family dynamics.

Family
A group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption, often providing love and support.

Generations
Groups of people born around the same time, such as grandparents, parents, and children.

Heritage
Traditions, values, and customs passed down through generations in a family.

Home
A place where one lives with family or loved ones, providing a sense of belonging and safety.

Love
A deep, caring affection for someone, often the foundation of relationships.

How to remember words in an easy way

To remember vocabulary well, try different methods that suit how you learn.

-Begin with flashcards for practicing words over and over.

-Use new words in sentences and talks to get more comfortable with them.

-Pictures can help you remember words better.

-Also, learn words in stories or while listening to help you remember how to use them.

-Keep reviewing and practicing and connect new words to ones you already know.

These tricks will help you remember and use new words better.