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ethic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈeθɪk/

ethic means: A set of beliefs about right and wrong that guides a person or group's behaviour.

noun

MORAL VALUESB2

A set of beliefs about right and wrong that guides a person or group's behaviour.

  • She has a strong work ethic.
  • The team's ethic puts honesty before profit.
  • Different cultures may have different ethics.

Similar words: moral code, value system

Common phrases: work ethic, professional ethic

MORAL PRINCIPLEC1

An idea or rule about what is right and how people should behave.

  • Honesty is central to his ethic.
  • An ethic of respect shapes our decisions.
  • She questioned the ethic behind that choice.

How to use it: ethic of something (An ethic of care guides her work.)

Similar words: principle, moral principle

Common phrases: ethic of care, moral ethic

Questions about ethic

What does ethic mean?

A set of beliefs about right and wrong that guides a person or group's behaviour.

What is ethic in other languages?

Türkçe: ahlak · Español: ética · Français: éthique · Deutsch: Ethik · Italiano: etica · 日本語: 倫理観

How do you pronounce ethic?

It is pronounced /ˈeθɪk/.

How do you use ethic in a sentence?

She has a strong work ethic. The team's ethic puts honesty before profit.

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