mishpachah
- noun
- /mɪʃˈpɑːxə/
- UK
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familia
- The news quickly spread through the mishpachah, bringing everyone together in support.
Examples
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Every holiday, the entire mishpachah would gather at their grandmother's house for a feast.
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She considered her closest friends to be part of her mishpachah, not just her relatives.
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My mishpachah is coming over for dinner tonight.
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We often gather with our mishpachah during the holidays.
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In the Jewish community, the term mishpachah encompasses not just blood relatives but also close friends who are considered family.
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During the holiday gathering, everyone in my mishpachah came together to celebrate our traditions and share stories.
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In many cultures, the concept of mishpachah extends beyond immediate family to include a broader network of support and connection.
Synonyms
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All the people who are related to you by birth, marriage, or adoption
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A group of relatives and close friends who are treated like family
A group of people who are related by blood or marriage
A group of people related by blood or marriage like an extended family
People in your family by blood or marriage
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Etymology
Mishpachah comes from Hebrew and simply means 'family' or 'household'. Think of it like the English word family, a whole network of relatives and close friends who support each other, which is why mishpachah is used for the entire group at holidays or in hard times.