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   E·thos

   /ˈēˌTHäs/

   

   noun

   • 1. the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations: "a challenge to the ethos of the 1960s"

   Word Origin late 17th century (denoting characterization in the context of art or rhetoric, contrasting with pathos): from Latin ‘character, depiction of character’, from Greek ēthos ‘disposition, character’, (plural) ‘customs’.

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   The meaning of ETHOS is the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution; also : ethic. How to use ethos in a sentence.

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   Ethos definition: the fundamental character or spirit of a culture; the underlying sentiment that informs the beliefs, customs, or practices of a group or society; dominant assumptions of a people or period. See examples of ETHOS used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishETHOS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ETHOS definition: 1. the set of beliefs, ideas, etc. about the social behaviour and relationships of a person or…. Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryETHOS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ETHOS meaning: 1. the set of beliefs, ideas, etc. about the social behaviour and relationships of a person or…. Learn more.

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   Ethos ( / ˈiːθɒs / or US: / ˈiːθoʊs /) is a Greek word meaning 'character' that is used to describe the guiding beliefs or ideals that characterize a community, nation, or ideology; and the balance between caution and passion. [ 1]

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ethosEthos - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The noun ethos refers to the particular rules and values that organize people, although the ethos can vary from group to group. For example, in some cultures individual rights might be highly valued, while in others the good of the community as a whole might be considered more important.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionethos noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   noun. /ˈiːθɒs/. /ˈiːθɑːs/. [singular] (formal) the moral ideas and attitudes that belong to a particular group, society or person. an ethos of public service. the carefree Californian ethos. Teaching was central to his ethos. Extra Examples.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › ethos_nethos, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun ethos. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishETHOS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    ETHOS definition: the ideas and beliefs of a particular person or group. Learn more.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishETHOS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    An ethos is the set of ideas and attitudes that is associated with a particular group of people or a particular type of activity.