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familist

familist

8.8
A person who puts family first and cares for relatives
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪlɪst/
translation icon : familista
  • Her familist values influenced her decision to move closer to her parents.

Examples

  • As a proud familist, he always made time for his relatives no matter how busy he was.

  • John is a dedicated familist who values family above all else.

  • The community was known for its strong familist traditions and close-knit families.

  • Many familists believe that family gatherings strengthen bonds.

  • As a proud familist, he always made time for his relatives no matter how busy he was.

  • Her familist values influenced her decision to move closer to her parents.

  • The community was known for its strong familist traditions and close-knit families.

Synonyms

family man
vsfamilist
56 2.1

A man who cares a lot for his family and spends time with them

is not gender specific

Antonyms

A person who prefers to think and act independently

How Family-Oriented

family man
56 2.1
familist
8.8

Surface Forms

familist singular
familists plural

Morphology

familist = family (transparent) = famil + ist

The meaning is clear as it denotes a person who values or is associated with family, following standard English derivation rules.

Etymology

Familist can also mean a person who puts family first. It comes from family plus the ending -ist, which means 'a person who supports or practices something', so a familist is someone who values family relationships.