This is the 8038th most frequent Dutch word.
family
A group of related individuals, typically consisting of parents and their children.
The term 'familie' in this sentence refers to one's group of close relatives, such as parents, siblings, and extended relatives living together or closely connected.
Mijn familie viert altijd Kerstmis samen.
My family always celebrates Christmas together.
Here, 'familie' is used to denote a particular household or lineage, specifically the collective name of a family unit.
De familie Janssen heeft een mooie tuin.
The Janssen family has a beautiful garden.
In this sentence, 'familieleden' refers to individual members of one's extended family, illustrating another form of the word 'familie' used in plural form.