namus — meaning in English

English meaning

• honor noun Great respect or high regard, often earned through integrity or achievement.
• virtue noun Moral goodness or excellence of character.

Senses

namus is used for these senses in English:

• honor (uncountable) The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity.
• virtue (Christianity) A creature embodying divine power, specifically one of the orders of heavenly beings, traditionally ranked above angels and archangels, and below seraphim and cherubim. [from 14th c.]

honor — full definition

1. noun Great respect or high regard, often earned through integrity or achievement.
2. noun A strong sense of what is morally right; personal integrity.
3. verb To show great respect for someone or something.
4. verb To fulfill or keep to an agreement, promise, or commitment.

virtue — full definition

1. noun Moral goodness or excellence of character.
2. noun A particular good quality or admirable trait.
3. noun A beneficial or advantageous quality of something.

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