family man

noun

: a man with a spouse and child or children dependent on him
especially : a man devoted to his family

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The two lovebirds first met in a Miami bar in 2003 and wed two years later on Dec. 9, 2005 Comments Outside being an incredible actor, Matt Damon is known for being a dedicated family man. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024 Redmayne's Jackal is quite the jet-setter, although all the time spent at the airport takes a toll on the unexpected family man. Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2024 Trump voter Elizabeth Herbert, a retired homeschool teacher from Wake Forest, North Carolina, saw Trump as a strong leader and family man. Jocelyn Noveck, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2024 Singleton's family described the pastor as a loving family man with a passion for helping others and staying active. Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for family man 

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of family man was in 1753

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“Family man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20man. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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