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ethos

/ˈiːθɒs/ /ˈiːθoʊs/

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noun

The character or fundamental values of a person, people, culture, or movement.

Examples :

"The school's ethos is based on respect, hard work, and kindness to others. "

culture philosophy character value moral attitude organization society

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noun

A form of rhetoric in which the writer or speaker invokes their authority, competence or expertise in an attempt to persuade others that their view is correct.

Examples :

"The doctor relied on his ethos as a medical professional to convince his patient to take the prescribed medication. "

communication language philosophy writing literature character moral value attitude logic

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noun

(aesthetics) The traits in a work of art which express the ideal or typic character, as influenced by the ethos (character or fundamental values) of a people, rather than realistic or emotional situations or individual character in a narrow sense; opposed to pathos.

Examples :

"The architecture of the town hall, with its grand columns and simple lines, reflected the ethos of the community: a belief in strength, stability, and civic duty. "

art culture philosophy character style literature value tradition