family man

noun

: a man with a spouse and child or children dependent on him
especially : a man devoted to his family

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The happy couple wed on Feb. 3, 2018, before welcoming son Billy two months later 1 Comments John Stamos is a dedicated family man. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025 Bush was a family man who loved spending time with his loved ones, according to his obituary. Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2025 Her speech was largely seen as a wider campaign strategy to paint the Republican candidate as a family man and loving grandfather. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025 The physical living space begins to take a toll on newlywed George Lutz’s mental state — the formerly caring family man grows violent and abrasive toward his wife, Kathy (Kidder), and her children. Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for family man 

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of family man was in 1753

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“Family man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20man. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.

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