familism
Meanings
noun
- The beliefs or practice of the Family of Love religious sect, active in sixteenth century England.
- 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
Etymology
From Latin familia + -ism.
Derived words
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