ethos
What is another word for ethos? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The characteristic spirit, values, or beliefs of a person, culture, or organisation.
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How to use ethos
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
company ethos
the ethos of
appeal to ethos
Etymology
From Ancient Greek êthos (\"character, custom, habit\").
Full origin of ethos →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
