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Definition of stepfamily

stepfamily

/ˈstɛpˌfæm.ə.li/
step · fam · i · ly
Plural:stepfamilies
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• noun

1

A family unit formed by the marriage or long-term partnership of two individuals when one or both bring at least one child from a previous relationship.

Example

"Adjusting to life in a new stepfamily requires patience, open communication, and mutual respect from everyone involved."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the Old English prefix 'steop-' (originally meaning 'bereaved' or 'orphaned', used in terms like 'steopbearn' for an orphan) combined with 'family', from Latin 'familia' (household). Over centuries, the prefix shifted from denoting loss of a parent through death to denoting a family relationship created by remarriage.

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