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familist

Syllabification: (fam·i·list)
Pronunciation: /ˈfaməlist/
Definition of familist

adjective

  • of, relating to, or advocating a social framework centered on family relationships rather than on the needs of the individual.

Derivatives

familism

Pronunciation: /-izəm/
noun

familistic

Pronunciation: /ˌfaməˈlistik/
adjective

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Definition of familist in the British & World English dictionary
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