Extended family

Definition

An extended family is a family group that extends beyond the nuclear family, including relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. It often involves multiple generations living together or maintaining close relationships.

Related terms

Nuclear Family:

A nuclear family consists of two parents and their children living together as a single unit.

Kinship:

Kinship refers to the culturally defined relationships between individuals who are commonly thought of as having family ties.

Household: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit, regardless of their relationship to each other