extended family
noun /ɪkˌstendɪd ˈfæməli/
/ɪkˌstendɪd ˈfæməli/
[countable + singular or plural verb]- a family group with a close relationship among the members that includes not only parents and children but also uncles, aunts, grandparents, etc.
大家庭（几代同堂的家庭） - She grew up surrounded by a large extended family.
她在一个大家族中长大。 - It was difficult to maintain contact with members of his extended family.
与他的大家庭成员保持联系很困难。
- She grew up surrounded by a large extended family.