SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
ethic
noun
A guiding set of values or principles about how to act.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Guiding principles
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Related words and expressions
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Usage distinction
Return to topEthos emphasizes a group's characteristic outlook; an ethic emphasizes principles that guide conduct.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See ethic in use
An ethic of careful stewardship shaped the museum's restoration work.
An ethic of shared responsibility shaped a student studio's decision to maintain equipment collectively instead of leaving repairs to the newest member.
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