ethos

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The set of values, beliefs, and character that define a person, group, or culture.

   Teamwork and honesty are central to the company's ethos.

2. 2
   noun

   The distinctive spirit or mood of a culture or era.

   The film captures the rebellious ethos of the 1960s.

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Simplified etymology

Ethos was adopted in the late 17th century from Greek ēthos, meaning “nature” or “disposition.” The same Greek base underlies ethic and its original association with moral philosophy.

From Ancient Greek ἦθος (êthos, “character; custom, habit”). Cognate to Sanskrit स्वधा (svadhā́, “habit, custom”).

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