framily
Friends like family
Framily blends friend and family to describe close friends who feel like relatives—people you'd include at Thanksgiving even though they're not kin.
The term acknowledges that chosen bonds can run as deep as blood ties: My framily gets together every Sunday for dinner.
Popularized by marketing but used sincerely to name these relationships.
A joining or relation
- closenessState of proximity
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- trustConfidence in another
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
togetherness · solidarity · intimacy · affection · devotion · rapport · attachment · understanding
Social group sharing ancestry
- squadSmall working group
- crewWorking team aboard
- circleCurved closed shape
- confidantsTrusted secret-keepers
besties · homies · people · village · network · community · posse · wolfpack
Stored duplicate for recovery
- dependabilityConsistent trustworthy nature
- careAttentive regard for others
- nurtureSupport growth and development
- comfortEase or soothing relief
guidance · protection · anchor · refuge · shelter · reliability · encouragement · presence
Designated celebration days
- celebrationsOrganized expressions of joy
- reunionsGatherings of separated people
- potlucksMeals where guests contribute
- brunchesLate morning meals
cookouts · vacations · traditions · rituals · milestones · hosting
connection
A joining or relation
camaraderie · togetherness · solidarity · intimacy · affection · devotion · rapport · attachment · understanding · empathy
tribe
Social group sharing ancestry
confidants · besties · homies · people · village · network · community · posse · wolfpack · fam
backup
Stored duplicate for recovery
- dependabilityConsistent trustworthy nature
- careAttentive regard for others
- nurtureSupport growth and development
comfort · guidance · protection · anchor · refuge · shelter · reliability · encouragement · presence · no-questions-asked
holidays
Designated celebration days
- celebrationsOrganized expressions of joy
- reunionsGatherings of separated people
- potlucksMeals where guests contribute
brunches · cookouts · vacations · traditions · rituals · milestones · hosting
- chosen familykindred spirits, intentional community
framilystrangers
People unknown to you
acquaintances · estranged family · distant relatives · enemies · nodding acquaintances
framilyblood relations
Relatives by birth
family of origin · birth family · blood kin · nuclear family · relatives