familist

fam·i·lism

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fam-uh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈfæm əˌlɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fam-uh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈfæm əˌlɪz əm/

Definitions of familist word

noun familist the subordination of the personal interests and prerogatives of an individual to the values and demands of the family: Familism characterized the patriarchal family. 1
noun familist A member of a religious sect, the Family of Love, in 16th century Europe. 1
noun familist a member of the Family of Love, a mystical Christian religious sect of the 16th and 17th centuries based upon love 0

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Origin of familist

First appearance:

before 1635

One of the 43% oldest English words

First recorded in 1635-45; famil(y) + -ism

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Parts of speech for Familist

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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familist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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