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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During an April 2018 interview with WFMZ after Saquon was drafted by the Giants, Tonya expressed her excitement for her son and shared some insights on their family values. Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 Takaichi has ardently defended conservative family values. Chad De Guzman, Time, 4 Oct. 2025 Her Dominican and Puerto Rican roots gave her pride, family values, and a work ethic that couldn’t be broken. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2025 Theobald-Anderson suggested framing the decision in terms of family values rather than political complexity. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for family values

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

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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 17 Oct. 2025.

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