Meaning : Primary social group. Parents and children.
Example :
He wanted to have a good job before starting a family.
Synonyms : family unit
Meaning : A person having kinship with another or others.
Example :
He's kin.
He's family.
Synonyms : kin, kinsperson
Meaning : (biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more genera.
Example :
Sharks belong to the fish family.
Meaning : A loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities.
Synonyms : crime syndicate, mob, syndicate
Meaning : An association of people who share common beliefs or activities.
Example :
The message was addressed not just to employees but to every member of the company family.
The church welcomed new members into its fellowship.
Synonyms : fellowship