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familialism

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An ideology that prioritizes the family by advocating a welfare system that assumes that households, not the state, take responsibility for the care of their members.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

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noun

Meaning 2

A cultural value that emphasizes the importance of close family relationships, such as prioritizing the needs of the family higher than that of individuals.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: familism

Antonyms: none provided

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