family-focused
|fam-i-ly-fo-cused|
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/ˈfæmɪli ˈfoʊkəst/
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/ˈfæmɪli ˈfəʊkəst/
Prioritizing family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'family-focused' is a compound word formed from 'family' and 'focused'. 'Family' originates from Latin 'familia', meaning 'household'. 'Focused' comes from Latin 'focus', meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace'.
Historical Evolution
'Family' evolved from Old French 'famille', while 'focused' developed from the Latin 'focus'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'focus' meant 'hearth', but it evolved to mean 'center of activity or interest'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
concentrated on or giving priority to family matters and relationships.
The company has a family-focused policy that allows flexible working hours.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35