A family in its personal capacity, especially one occupying a private home; a family household as distinct from an institution, commercial establishment, etc.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in Richard Barckley (?1578–1661).
Definition of private family in US English:
private family
noun
A family in its personal capacity, especially one occupying a private home; a family household as distinct from an institution, commercial establishment, etc.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in Richard Barckley (?1578–1661).