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ethos

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/ˈiːθɒs/ · eth-os

The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.

Meanings

nounformal

The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.

ثقافت، دور یا کسی کمیونٹی کی خصوصیت جو اس کے عقائد اور امنگوں میں ظاہر ہوتی ہے۔

اخلاقیات

ikhlaqiyat

Formal: اخلاقیات

Synonyms

characterspiritcultureاخلاقطبیعتروح

Antonyms

immoralitydishonestyethicslessnessبے راہ روینالائقیاخلاقی کمزوری

Common Collocations

  • cultural ethos
  • moral ethos
  • organizational ethos

Example Sentences

The ethos of the company is built on integrity and teamwork.

کمپنی کا اخلاقیات ایمانداری اور ٹیم ورک پر مبنی ہے۔

Company ka ikhlaqiyat imaandari aur team work par mabni hai.

In her speech, she emphasized the ethos of innovation in the tech industry.

اس کی تقریر میں، اس نے ٹیکنالوجی کی صنعت میں جدت کے اخلاقیات پر زور دیا۔

Us ki taqreer mein, us ne technology ki san'at mein jadat ke ikhlaqiyat par zor diya.

The school promotes an ethos of respect and tolerance among students.

اسکول طلباء میں احترام اور برداشت کے اخلاقیات کو فروغ دیتا ہے۔

School talaba mein ehteram aur bardasht ke ikhlaqiyat ko farog deta hai.

Easily Confused With

ethic:Ethos refers to the guiding beliefs or ideals of a person or group, while ethic relates to moral principles that govern behavior.

💡 Memory Tip

Remember the 'e' in ethos as representing 'essence' of a community.

Visualize a community hall where everyone shares their values and beliefs.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "ἔθος (ethos)" — character, custom

First known use: 5th century BC

The term 'ethos' has been used in philosophy and rhetoric since ancient Greek times to refer to the character or credibility of a speaker or writer.