loved ones

/L AH1 V D W AH0 N Z/
noun
  1. 1

    A very close friend or family member for whom a person has feelings of endearment, one of someone's close ones; sometimes: next of kin (for example on hospital admission form).

  2. 2

    A recently deceased close friend or family member.

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