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ethos

Syllabification: (e·thos)
Pronunciation: /ˈēTHäs/

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Definition of ethos

noun

  • the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations:a challenge to the ethos of the 1960s

Origin:

mid 19th century: from modern Latin, from Greek ēthos 'nature, disposition', (plural) 'customs'

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