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family values

American  

plural noun

  1. the moral and ethical principles traditionally upheld and transmitted within a family, as honesty, loyalty, industry, and faith.


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In his first annual “state of the district” speech, held at Garfield High in East Los Angeles, Chait, 51, talked of stability, hard work well done and school district family values.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Supporters describe the observances as celebrations of family values, marriage and child-rearing.

From Salon Jun. 6, 2026

He says his family values "public promotion and endorsements above all else".

From BBC Jan. 20, 2026

"My family values public promotion and endorsements above all else. Brand Beckham comes first," he added.

From Barron's Jan. 20, 2026

We shared many of the same family values traditional to all small-town Americans.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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