familiar principle

[fəˈmɪliər ˈprɪnsəpəl]
noun phrasepl: familiar principles
princípio familiar
1. a basic rule, law, or guideline that is well-known, widely accepted, or commonly understood within a family or group context
The familiar principle of treating others as you wish to be treated is the foundation of their family values.
O princípio familiar de tratar os outros como você gostaria de ser tratado é a base dos valores da família.
2. an established standard or fundamental truth that is recognized and accepted due to long familiarity or common usage
Following the familiar principle that honesty is the best policy, they decided to tell the truth.
Seguindo o princípio familiar de que a honestidade é a melhor política, eles decidiram contar a verdade.
The concept of 'familiar principle' is deeply rooted in both American and Brazilian cultures, emphasizing the importance of family values and traditions that are transmitted across generations. In Brazil, family-centered principles are particularly valued in social and business relationships, while in the USA, the emphasis is often on individual interpretation of established principles within family units.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
established principlebasic rulecommon guidelinewell-known standardaccepted norm
Antonyms / Antônimos
unfamiliar principlenovel conceptnew guidelineunknown rule

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
princípio familiar
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
princípio familiar
commonly used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
princípio familiar
standard usage in business and social contexts
Portugal
princípio familiar
equivalent usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

principlefamily valuetraditioncustomnormstandard

Related Idioms & Phrases

family tradition
time-honored principle
unwritten rule
passed down through generations
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