26984 words

ethos

3 definitions • 6 examples
1
the set of beliefs, ideas, etc. about the social behaviour and relationships of a person or group:

Examples:

national ethos
working-class ethos
ethos of The ethos of the traditional family firm is being threatened.
2
the set of moral beliefs, attitudes, habits, etc., that are characteristic of a person or group:

Examples:

Violence is part of their ethos.
3
the set of beliefs, ideas, etc. about the behaviour and relationships of a person or group:

Examples:

Most companies have a corporate ethos .
The new firm's ethos is brash, fiercely ambitious, and decidedly cutting-edge.

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