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extrafamilial vs extra-familial

Both "extrafamilial" and "extra-familial" are correct, but the hyphenated version is more commonly used. The hyphen helps to clarify the meaning of the word and make it easier to read.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 2306 views

extrafamilial

This is a correct term, but less commonly used than the hyphenated version.

This term is used to describe relationships or interactions that occur outside the family unit.

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Origin of EXTRAFAMILIAL. extra- + familial. This word doesn't usually appear in our free dictionary, but the definition from our premium Unabridged Dictionary is ...
email cite discuss. extrafamilial Line breaks: extra|famil¦ial. Pronunciation: / ˌɛkstrəfəˈmɪljəl/. Definition of extrafamilial in English: adjective. Outside the family.
extrafamilial (not comparable). Outside a family. Retrieved from "https://en. wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=extrafamilial&oldid=26822502". Categories:.
I encouraged the father to continue searching for appropriate community contacts for his son and outlined some of the benefits of extrafamilial relationships.

Alternatives:

extra-familial
nonfamilial
non-family-related
outside the family
beyond the family

extra-familial

This is the more commonly used form of the term.

This term is used to describe relationships or interactions that occur outside the family unit.

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Define extrafamilial: lying outside the family or its control—usage, synonyms, more.
It was found that child molesters who were professionals (similar to extra-familial offenders generally) were likely to have sexually abused male, or both male ...
Apr 2, 2007 ... The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between the risk of psychosomatic disorder in adolescents and intra- and extra-familial ...
Jun 24, 2009 ... A comparative study of intra and extra-familial cases. Magalhães T(1), Taveira F, Jardim P, Santos L, Matos E, Santos A. Author information:

Alternatives:

extrafamilial
nonfamilial
non-family-related
outside the family
beyond the family

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