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ethos

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Main Entry: ethos

Pronunciation: \ˈē-ˌthäs\

Function: noun

Etymology: New Latin, from Greek ēthos custom, character — more at sib

Date: 1851

: the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution; also : ethic 2c

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