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ethos

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Noun — The characteristic spirit, values, or beliefs of a person, culture, or organisation.

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How to use ethos

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek êthos (\"character, custom, habit\").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ethos” mean?

The word “ethos” means the characteristic spirit, values, or beliefs of a person, culture, or organisation. In plain terms, the defining spirit or values behind a person, group, or idea.

How do you pronounce “ethos”?

“Ethos” is pronounced EE-thos (/ˈiθɑs/ in IPA).

How do you use “ethos” in a sentence?

Here is “ethos” used in a sentence: “Teamwork is at the heart of the company's ethos.”

What part of speech is “ethos”?

“Ethos” is a noun.

Where does the word “ethos” come from?

The word “ethos” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek êthos (\"character, custom, habit\").

Is “ethos” a common word?

“Ethos” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.

How many meanings does “ethos” have?

“Ethos” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the characteristic spirit, values, or beliefs of a person, culture, or organisation.

Related words

etheic ethics ethogram ethography ethoi ethologic ethological ethologist ethology ethopoetic ethopœia ethosed ethoses logos pathos

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