family values

plural noun

: values especially of a traditional or conservative kind which are held to promote the sound functioning of the family and to strengthen the fabric of society

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The human rights activist, who finds time during her summer holiday to take part in important Zoom town halls on the primacy of family values, has been happily married for decades to Antoine (Mathéo Capelli), a successful novelist. Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024 Strengthening Family Bonds Involving children in estate planning can spark meaningful conversations about family values and legacy. Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 The Federation Council, Russia's upper house of parliament, also passed legislation banning the dissemination of materials promoting childlessness, part of a broader effort to reinforce traditional family values. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024 David Henrie shared that Billie has grown up differently than the Russo’s and is not used to the Russo family values at all which is going to create a very fun and interesting dynamic on screen. Stephanie Andrade, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for family values 

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of family values was in 1912

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“Family values.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20values. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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