Religious Studies GCSE
Extended family
What Extended family means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Extended family
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Reference: AQA
A family unit that includes relatives beyond parents and children, such as grandparents or cousins.
Topics that use Extended family
- Theme A: Relationships and families (AQA GCSE)
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