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What is a suffix of family?

There isn't a single specific suffix that means "family." However, there are several suffixes that can be used to indicate a group of people related in some way, including:

* -kin: This suffix often indicates family or kinship, such as in "folk" (people) and "kindred" (family).

* -hood: This suffix can indicate a state of being, including familial relationships. For example, "brotherhood" refers to a group of brothers, and "neighbourhood" refers to a group of people living in a specific area.

* -ship: This suffix often indicates a relationship, including family relationships. For example, "relationship" refers to a connection between two people, and "friendship" refers to a relationship between friends.

* -dom: This suffix indicates rule or domain. It can sometimes be used to refer to a family, such as in "kingdom" (rule of a king) or "patriarchdom" (rule of a patriarch).

It's important to note that these suffixes are not always used exclusively to indicate family relationships. They can also be used for other purposes, such as referring to groups of people with shared interests or beliefs.

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