familism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The beliefs or practice of the Family of Love religious sect, active in sixteenth century England.
  2. A form of social structure in which the needs of the family as a group are more important than the needs of any individual family member.

Word forms

familism familisms

Etymology

From Latin familia + -ism.

Derived words

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