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Definition of multifamily

multifamily

/ˌmʌl.tiˈfæm.ə.li/
mul · ti · fam · i · ly
Plural:multifamilies
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multifamily Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Designed for, occupied by, or involving several separate families or households, especially in reference to residential buildings or zoning.

Example

"The city council approved the construction of new multifamily housing near the transit station."

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• noun

1

North American A residential building, such as a duplex, townhouse complex, or apartment block, that contains separate housing units for multiple households.

Example

"The real estate investor specializes in purchasing and renovating older multifamilies in urban neighborhoods."

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• Nearby Words

multifaceted
multifactor
multifaith
multifamily
multifeature
multifeatured
multifocals

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Multifamily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/multifamily
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