🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

familienfreundlich

Pronunciation / Transliteration: familienfreundlich

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Pro-family/ˌproʊˈfæm.əl.i/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #8500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Partei setzt sich für familienfreundliche Politik ein."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Supporting or promoting the traditional nuclear family or the welfare of families, especially through social, economic, or political policies.

    "The government introduced new pro-family tax credits to help parents with childcare costs."
  2. 2

    Advocating for values, morals, or lifestyles that prioritize domestic life and child-rearing.

    "The community center hosted a series of pro-family workshops focusing on communication and parenting."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Formed in English through the combination of the combining form 'pro-' (derived from Latin meaning 'in favor of' or 'supporting') and the noun 'family' (from Latin 'familia'). Emerging prominently in political and social discourse during the late 20th century, it describes policies, values, or organizations that support the traditional family unit.

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