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Family Gathering: Definition, Examples & Usage
Meaning 1：family reunion (family gathering)
family gathering
/ˈfæməli ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
n.
An event where family members come together, usually to celebrate something or enjoy each other's company.
family reunion
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/ˈfæməli riˈuːnjən/
n.
A social event where members of a family meet, often to celebrate or enjoy time together.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Compound: 'family' (household) + 'gathering' (assembly).
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine your 'family' all 'gathering' around a table—picture the word itself.
📖 Example
At our last family gathering, my grandmother taught everyone how to make her famous traditional dish.
At our last family gathering, my grandmother taught everyone how to make her famous traditional dish.
🔗 Collocations
attend a family gathering – go to a family event
host a family gathering – organize a family event at one's home
annual family gathering – a family event that happens every year
🔄 Synonyms
family reunion (n.) – a planned gathering of family members, often from different places
get-together (n.) – an informal social event for friends or family
family party (n.) – a festive event with family members
🚫 Antonyms
family separation (n.) – the state of being apart from one's family
solitude (n.) – the state of being alone, without family or others
📖 Cultural Story
In Western culture, family gatherings often occur during holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas, emphasizing togetherness and shared traditions.
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