A person who emphasizes family loyalty and family relationships as the central organizing principle of life.
From familism + -ist (suffix indicating adherent of a belief). A modern sociological term.
Familists might make choices that seem economically irrational to outsiders—supporting extended family members or staying in a location for family reasons—but they're optimizing for family connection rather than individual wealth.
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