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

Examples of family values in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Turkish officials have defended September’s operation as part of a campaign to protect traditional family values. — Mick Krever, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

Turkish authorities launched an unprecedented crackdown on the country’s LGBT community on Sunday, raiding gay bars and shutting down activist organizations, in what the government said are efforts to protect Turkey’s family values. — Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

From the Los Angeles Times, a story on how unique family values helped Trent Mosley become a breakout star for USC. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

If a family values privacy over maximum exposure, that is their choice. — Tomas J. Philipson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for family values

• eigenvalues