Definition of Ethos

principles by which an individual or group lives

Examples of Ethos in a sentence

Doctors are supposed to practice under ethos in which they put their patients’ health before financial compensation.  🔊

In my church, we often discuss the importance of living by Christian ethos.  🔊

The nuns’ ethos prevents them from choosing a materialistic lifestyle over a spiritual way of life.  🔊

Although the football team consisted of mostly inexperienced players, its strong teamwork ethos allowed it to win the championship.  🔊

Many adventurous people live by the ethos of YOLO, you only live once.  🔊

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