ethos in Greek
ethos in Greek is ήθος — ethos means the characteristic spirit, values, or beliefs of a person, culture, or organisation.
ethos in Greek
ήθος
Pronounced: ithos
(art) The traits in a work of art which express the ideal or typic character, as influenced by the ethos (character or fundamental values) of a people, rather than emotional situations or individual character traits in a narrow sense; opposed to pathos.
What does "ethos" mean?
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noun The characteristic spirit, values, or beliefs of a person, culture, or organisation.
"Teamwork is at the heart of the company's ethos."
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noun In rhetoric, an appeal to the speaker's credibility or authority to persuade an audience.
"The lawyer relied on ethos, reminding jurors of her years of experience."
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ethos in a sentence
- Teamwork is at the heart of the company's ethos.
- The club's ethos is all about fair play.
- The lawyer relied on ethos, reminding jurors of her years of experience.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "ethos" in Greek?
"ethos" in Greek is ήθος. ethos means: The characteristic spirit, values, or beliefs of a person, culture, or organisation.
How do you pronounce ήθος?
"ethos" in Greek is ήθος, pronounced "ithos".
How do you use "ethos" in a sentence?
Example: "Teamwork is at the heart of the company's ethos." In Greek, "ethos" is ήθος.
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