familyofchoice
nounUK /ˈfæmɪli əv tʃɔɪs/
US /ˈfæməli əv tʃɔɪs/
A family you pick to love and be close to, not just the one you were born into.
After moving to a new city, Maya built a familyofchoice with her closest friends.
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2. A group of close friends who act like relatives and care for each other.
Her familyofchoice gathered every Sunday for dinner.
3. A term used in LGBTQ+ communities for people who replace unsupportive relatives with loving friends.
He found a familyofchoice that celebrated who he was.
4. Any social circle that provides the emotional and practical support usually given by relatives.
The team became a familyofchoice during the long project.