familism

[ fam-uh-liz-uhm ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Sociology.

the subordination of the personal interests and prerogatives of an individual to the values and demands of the family:
Familism characterized the patriarchal family.

First recorded in 1635–45; famil(y) + -ism

This system in combination with the strong familism of the Chinese, gave a double security to the gentry families.

The characteristic familism reveals itself not only in the customs of family life, but also in the very nature of the Armenian.

Thus in all these Societies Communism evidently is stronger than marriage familism.

With a small amount of vital unity, Communism is possible only in the limited sphere of familism.

April 25, 2024firkin

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