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Immediate family refers to the people who are closest to you and who you live with or are related to by blood or marriage. This includes your parents, siblings, spouse, and children. Sometimes, it can also include your spouse's parents, siblings, and children. Stepchildren and adopted children are also considered immediate family members. An intact family is one where both parents live together with their children.
Immediate family refers to a group of people who are related to each other by blood, marriage, or adoption. This group usually includes parents, siblings, spouse, and children.
These examples illustrate how immediate family can vary in size and composition, but always includes the closest and most direct relatives.