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familism

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Fam´i`lism
n.1.The tenets of the Familists.

familism
the beliefs of the familists, members of an antinomian sect of 16th-and 17th-century Europe. — familist, n. — familistic, adj.
See also: Religion


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Latino values Anglo American values Interdependence Individualism Familism Independence Deference Future orientation Past orientation Choice Individuality Control Pay attention to others' needs Freedom Confianza Equality Plautt & Thomas, 2007
Chung The concept of familism and filial piety has a very long history in the development of Chinese culture.
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