extrafamilial

adjective

ex·​tra·​familial
: lying outside the family or its control
extrafamilial interests

Word History

Etymology

extra- + familial

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“Extrafamilial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extrafamilial. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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