dual earner family

noun

A household where both partners, typically spouses, are employed and contribute financially to the family's income.

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Meanings

noundual earner family (plural dual earner families)

plural dual earner families

  1. economicsA household where both partners, typically spouses, are employed and contribute financially to the family's income.
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