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- DictionaryMo·res/ˈmôrāz/
plural
- 1. the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community: "an offense against social mores"
Mores are the fixed morally binding customs of a particular group, or their moral attitudes and habits. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and related articles of mores from Merriam-Webster.
Mores are the traditional customs and ways of behaving that are typical of a particular (part of) society. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of mores with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.
/ ˈmɔːreɪz / plural noun. sociol the customs and conventions embodying the fundamental values of a group or society. mores. The customs and manners of a social group or culture. Mores often serve as moral guidelines for acceptable behavior but are not necessarily religious or ethical. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of mores 1.
Mores are the traditional customs and ways of behaving that are typical of a particular society. Learn how to use this formal word in sentences and find out how to say it in different languages.
Mores are the customs, norms, and behaviors that are acceptable to a society or social group. If your personal morals are in disagreement with local mores, you should be prepared to be annoyed every time you read the local Letters to the Editor. Mores and morals have similar meanings — mores are the morals of a group or society itself.
Mores (/ ˈ m ɔːr eɪ z /, sometimes / ˈ m ɔːr iː z /; from Latin mōrēs [ˈmoːreːs], plural form of singular mōs, meaning "manner, custom, usage, or habit") are social norms that are widely observed within a particular society or culture. Mores determine what is considered morally acceptable or unacceptable within any given culture.
Mores definition: in greater quantity, amount, measure, degree, or number. See examples of MORES used in a sentence.
