Meaning
Related to one another; all part of the same family — or, more broadly, so close and united as to be like family. To say 'wi a one family' can mean literal kinship, or it can be a warm declaration of unity and belonging among friends, a community, or a people. It carries the deep Jamaican value that family and togetherness matter above all, drawing a circle of care around those inside it.
Examples
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Wi a one family, wi mus look out fi each other.
We're one family; we must look out for each other.
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Him an mi a one family from long time.
He and I are related from way back.
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Inna dis yard wi live like one family.
In this yard we live like one family.
Origin
From 'one' (the same) + 'family'; related, or as-close-as family. See [[babyfather]], [[big-mumma]].
How it’s used
Related; or so close as to be like family — a statement of unity. See [[big-mumma]], [[bredda]].