Women in the Family Vocabulary in English • 7ESL

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In many cultures worldwide, family is one of the most important aspects of life. This reference explores the vocabulary related to the names of women in the family, such as mothers, grandmothers, sisters, daughters, and more. By learning these terms, you can gain a better appreciation for the significance of family and how language reflects these vital relationships.

Women in the Family Vocabulary

Great-grandmother
Mother/ Mom/ Mommy
Cousin
Niece
Daughter
Aunt
Girl twins
Girl
Sister
Girlfriend
Wife
Teen

Learn about other family members with a family tree chart to understand deeply relationships in the family.

List of Female Members in the Family with Pictures

Great-grandmother

A grandmother of one’s parent, typically four generations away from the individual.
Example: My great-grandmother lived to be 102 years old.

Mother/ Mom/ Mommy

A female parent who gives birth to or raises a child.
Example: My mom makes the best chocolate chip cookies.

Cousin

A child of one’s uncle or aunt.
Example: My cousin and I used to play together all the time when we were kids.

Niece

A daughter of one’s brother or sister.
Example: I love spoiling my niece with gifts and treats.

Daughter

A female child of one’s parents.
Example: My daughter is the light of my life.

Aunt

The sister of one’s father or mother.
Example: My aunt always gives the best advice.

Girl twins

Two female children born at the same time to the same mother.
Example: My friends just had girl twins and they are so adorable.

Girl

A female child or young woman.
Example: The little girl was skipping down the sidewalk.

Sister

A female sibling.
Example: My sister and I are very close.

Girlfriend

A female partner in a romantic relationship.
Example: My girlfriend and I went on a romantic weekend getaway.

Wife

A married woman.
Example: My wife and I have been happily married for 10 years.

Teen

A person between the ages of 13 and 19.
Example: The local community center offers a variety of programs and activities for teens to participate in after school.

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