joint families

A form of joint family — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of joint family
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APA

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MLA

“joint families.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/joint%20families. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “joint families,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/joint%20families.

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