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noun
The beliefs or practice of the Family of Love religious sect, active in sixteenth century England.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical, uncountable, usually
Topics: lifestyle, religion
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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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History
From Latin familia + -ism.
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