Any grouping broader than the nuclear family which is related by descent or marriage is an Extended family.Further two or more nuclear families affiliated through the extension of parent-child relationship also constitutes an extended family.
Horizontally Extended family is when two or more siblings live together along with their families.
Vertically Extended Family is when a couple live along with their married children
An Extended Family is used asa synonym for a joint family and vice-versa.A joint family comprises of two or more distinct nuclear families while an extended family comprises of one nuclear family and assorted nuclear kin without full families
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