Greek Word of the Day
οικογένεια
/ee-o-ko-GEN-ya/ • noun — 24th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: family (group of related people living together or connected by kinship)
Examples
- Η οικογένειά μου συναντιέται κάθε Κυριακή.
(My family meets every Sunday.) - Η οικογένεια είναι πολύ σημαντική για εκείνη.
(Family is very important to her.) - Έχουμε μεγάλη οικογένεια με πολλά ξαδέρφια.
(We have a large family with many cousins.)
Synonyms
- σόι
- συγγένεια
Use οικογένεια to refer to your immediate or extended family. It appears in everyday conversation about relatives, family events, and social responsibilities (e.g., 'η οικογένειά μου', 'η οικογενειακή συνάντηση').
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