small family
definitions
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A family unit consisting of a small number of members, typically parents and one or two children.en: A family unit consisting of a small number of members, typically parents and one or two children.
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A household characterized by having few children or offspring.en: A household characterized by having few children or offspring.
examples
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They live in a small family of three in a quiet suburb.
They live in a small family of three in a quiet suburb.
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Modern urban trends often favor the decision to have a small family.
Modern urban trends often favor the decision to have a small family.