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Noun superfamily has 1 sense
  1. superfamily - (biology) a taxonomic group ranking below an order but above a family
    --1 is a kind of
    taxonomic group, taxonomic category, taxon

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Superfamily

Definition

The term "superfamily" refers to a taxonomic category in biological classification that ranks above family and is used to group related families together. It represents a higher level of classification than the family level but is lower than the order level.

Sense 1: Biological Classification

Noun

  1. A taxonomic category above family, grouping related families together.

Sample Sentence

The superfamily Apoidea includes important families of bees and wasps.

Sense 2: Popular Usage

Noun

  1. A group of closely related people or things.

Sample Sentence

The superfamily of crime novels includes thrillers, mysteries, and detective stories.

Sense 3: Local Usage

Noun

  1. A term used in some local communities to refer to a close-knit group of neighbors or residents.

Sample Sentence

In our small town, everyone knows each other, and we consider ourselves part of a lovely superfamily.

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