Anstand — meaning in English
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English meaning
- civility noun Polite, courteous behaviour, especially toward people you disagree with.
- decency noun The quality of behaving in a way that is morally proper, polite, or respectable.
- decorum noun Polite, appropriate behaviour expected in a particular social setting.
- propriety noun Correct or socially acceptable behaviour; good manners and decorum.
Senses
Anstand is used for these senses in English:
- civility Speech or behaviour that is fit for civil interactions; politeness, courtesy. [from 16th c.]
- decency The quality of being decent; propriety.
- decorum (uncountable) Appropriate social behavior.
- propriety (often, in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness. [from 18th c.]