Definitions:

1. (biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more genera noun
   • sharks belong to the fish family
2. a social unit living together noun
   • They moved their family to Virginia.
3. an association of people who share common beliefs or activities noun
   • the message was addressed not just to employees but to every member of the company family
4. people descended from a common ancestor noun
   • Our family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower.

Synonyms:

• class
• crime syndicate
• family unit
• fellowship
• folk
• house
• mob
• syndicate