word
Ethic
EH-thihk
/ˈɛθɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
ethic
Dictionary meaning
The principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group.
Examples
- The Puritan ethic.
Synonyms: moral principle, value-system, value system, value orientation
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