Birthfamily

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Biological family.

    "The majority of the children placed in foster care come from birthfamilies who are poor."

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biofamily

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"The majority of the children placed in foster care come from birthfamilies who are poor."

Etymology

From birth + family.

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