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multifamily

multifamily

3 3.5
A building that has separate homes for more than one family
  • adjective
  • /ˌmʌltiˈfæmɪli/
translation icon : multifamiliar
  • Investing in multifamily properties can provide a steady source of rental income for landlords.
  • multifamily dwelling
  • multifamily housing
  • multifamily homes

Examples

  • The new development in the city features several multifamily homes with modern amenities.

  • Look around the city at new multifamily housing projects with first-floor retail.

    Blog text (19)
  • So housing, commercial real estate, office and multifamily, so somewhat housing related as well.

  • Also, renters in multifamily dwellings have little influence over such issues as insulation.

    Academic text (2003)
  • As residents continue to lease more apartments at higher rents, investors are pursuing multifamily acquisitions in increasing numbers.

    Blog text (19)
  • There are 85,000 multifamily units in San Jose eligible for yard trimming collection under their current garbage contracts.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Two areas where increased education could make a difference in diversion are multifamily dwellings and the city's backyard composting program.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Many urban areas are shifting towards multifamily housing to accommodate growing populations.

How Many

multifamily
3 3.5

Surface Forms

multifamily positive

Morphology

multifamily = family (transparent) = multi + family

The meaning is directly compositional: 'multi-' indicates many and 'family' supplies the housing-related base concept.

Etymology

Multifamily combines multi- 'many' and family 'family', the same multi- you see in multiple or multiplayer. So a multifamily building (adjective) describes housing that is built to hold many families in separate units.