FAMILISM

Etymology

Noun

familism (usually uncountable, plural familisms)

(religion, now, historical) The beliefs or practice of the Family of Love religious sect, active in sixteenth century England. [from 16th c.]

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. [from 19th c.]

Source: Wiktionary


Fam"i*lism, n.

Definition: The tenets of the Familists. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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