Sekirov Dictionary

ethic

/ˈɛθ.ɪk/

noun 2
adjective 1
forms 3
phrases 1

noun2

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A set of principles of right and wrong behaviour guiding, or representative of, a specific culture, society, group, or individual.
- The Protestant work ethic.
- I think the golden rule is a great ethic.
The morality of an action.

adjective1

Moral, relating to morals.

forms

ethics · more ethic · most ethic

Phrases with ethic

Protestant work ethic
A Calvinist value emphasizing the necessity of constant labor in a person's calling as a sign of personal salvation.

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