official family

noun

1. the executives or officials chiefly responsible for the operation of an organization or government.

Word History and Origins

Origin of official family¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Example Sentences

An admission from Kate that she altered an official family photo — one meant to reassure the public that she was doing well — only made things worse.

From Seattle Times

That’s because no house in history is as haunted as the House of Atreus, who, from King Tantalus right on down to Orestes and his messed-up sisters, have held court for millennia as the official family of mythic-scale dysfunction.

From Washington Post

Fast-forward to 2021 and the Lynches are enjoying their first holiday as an official family in Minneapolis.

From Fox News

Prince Harry and the former Meghan Markle gave the world an early gift on Thursday, the eve of Christmas Eve: Their first official family holiday card featuring baby Lilibet Diana.

From Los Angeles Times

The Duggar parents released a statement responding to news of the show's cancellation on their official family blog in July.

From Fox News

Related Words

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