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ethos
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ethos
(noun)
ethos
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ˈ
iːˌθɑːs/
noun
ethos
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ˈ
iːˌθɑːs/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of ETHOS
[
singular
]
formal
:
the guiding beliefs of a person, group, or organization
The company made environmental awareness part of its business
ethos
.
They are working to keep a democratic
ethos
alive in the community.
an
ethos
of arrogance
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