familism means the beliefs or practice of the Family of Love religious sect, active in sixteenth century England. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 85 out of 100.
Etymology
From Latin familia + -ism.
noun
- The beliefs or practice of the Family of Love religious sect, active in sixteenth century England.“Familism was spread in England by Christopher Vittels, an itinerant joiner of Dutch origin.”
- 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.“Familism is one of the most important cultural values in all Latino groups.”