mishpocha
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9.9
A group of relatives and close friends who are treated like family
- noun
- /ˈmɪʃpəˌkɑ/
- UK
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familia
- At the reunion, I met cousins and aunts that I had never met before; it was great to see my mishpocha together.
Examples
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No matter how far apart we are, my mishpocha always finds a way to stay connected.
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Shabbat shalom, my Jewish mishpocha...
Blog text (31) -
During the holidays, I always enjoy gathering with my mishpocha for our traditional family meal.
Synonyms
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9.9
A family that includes close friends and relatives
is the informal humorous term used in broader contexts beyond that culture
kinspeople
vsmishpocha
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6.2
People in your family by blood or marriage
is informal and often humorous and includes close friends as family
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9.9
A group of relatives and close friends treated as family
is the informal humorous general term used beyond that community
How Big
Surface Forms
mishpocha singular
mishpochas plural
Etymology
Mishpocha comes from the Hebrew mishpacha, which means 'family' and entered English through Yiddish. So mishpocha is a warm way to talk about your whole family and even close friends who are treated like family.