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relatives

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈɹɛɫətɪvz// UK //ɹˈɛlətˌɪvz// rel·a·tives

n. the people in your family, like your aunts, uncles, and cousins. You use this word to talk about anyone you are related to by blood or marriage.

n. persons connected by blood or marriage. Often used as a collective term for the extended family beyond the immediate household.


SIMPLE

I am visiting my relatives for the holidays.

CONTEXTUAL

Most of her relatives live in the same town, so they see each other every weekend.

COMPLEX

While the immediate family remains the primary social unit, many cultures place equal importance on maintaining strong ties with distant relatives through regular gatherings.

Synonyms
Usage

Almost always used in the plural form when referring to family members in general.

Pitfall

He is my relative personHe is my relativeThe word 'relative' is a noun in this context; learners often mistakenly use it as an adjective followed by 'person'.

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