noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
familism; treating society/organization as a family
Refers to an ideology or practice where the family model is applied to broader social groups, emphasizing loyalty, hierarchy, and mutual support. Often used in sociological or historical contexts.
The idea of familism remains in Japanese corporate culture.
家族主義的な社会では、個人よりも集団の和が重視される。
In a familistic society, group harmony is valued over the individual.
management familism; paternalistic management
Compound of 家族 (family) and 主義 (principle, -ism). The term is a direct calque of English 'familism' or a parallel formation in Japanese academic discourse.