Familistic

/fæmɪˈlɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of familism; emphasizing family loyalty and family-centered values.

Etymology

From familism + -ic (adjectival suffix). A standard English formation for creating adjectives from nouns ending in -ism.

Kelly Says

Familistic cultures and individualistic cultures raise fundamentally different kinds of stress—familistic societies stress about family reputation and failure, while individualistic ones stress about personal achievement and loneliness.

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