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familism

/fam-uh-liz-uhm/US // ˈfæm əˌlɪz əm //

家庭主义,家族主义,家庭观念,家庭式

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    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.

Examples

  • 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.