Definitions for ethos
ˈi θɒs, ˈi θoʊs, ˈɛθ ɒs, -oʊsethos

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. ethosnoun

   (anthropology) the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era

   "the Greek ethos"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. ethosnoun

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

2. Etymology: From ἦθος.

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1. Ethos

   Ethos is a Greek word meaning "character" that is used to describe the guiding beliefs or ideals that characterize a community, nation, or ideology. The Greeks also used this word to refer to the power of music to influence its hearer's emotions, behaviors, and even morals. Early Greek stories of Orpheus exhibit this idea in a compelling way. The word's use in rhetoric is closely based on the Greek terminology used by Aristotle in his concept of the three artistic proofs.

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1. • Anthropology
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Anagrams for ethos »

1. shote

2. those

How to pronounce ethos?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ethos in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ethos in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of ethos in a Sentence

1. Linden Ellis:

   Our brand ethos is that there shouldn't be any pressure to get the details exactly right, by removing the stress of decorating and shopping, it's our hope that people will be able to focus more on celebrating with their friends and loved ones -- as opposed to stressing over their napkin choices. We see spills, smudges, and imperfections as a mark of a party well thrown and well enjoyed.

2. Yossi Tzur:

   He is not part of the Israeli ethos. He is not part of the sacrifice our children made at the altar for the sake of Israel's establishment and existence.

3. Shelby Steele:

   I suppose looking back from today, it was a kind of golden age, almost. This was after the war post-50s, 60s. The government had no interest in socially engineering black Americans anywhere. We were pretty much left to our own devices within the boundaries of segregation. So we were limited in that regard, and yet within the community itself, there was an ethos of responsibility and a new possibility in a post-war community. And so the focus was on what we could do for ourselves, and we did many great things. On the street I grew up, a friend down at the end of the block, his name was Melvin Van Peebles — he invented independent filmmaking in America, in the world.

4. Dave Bronson:

   We've referenced the Star of David quite a bit here tonight, but there was a formal message that came out within Jewish culture about that and the message was,' Never again.' That's an ethos. And that's what that star really means is,' We will not forget. This will never happen again.' And I think us borrowing that from them is actually a credit to them.

5. Nick Dienna:

   I commend Master Chief Carter for having the forthrightness and the courage to uphold this ethos by taking responsibility and holding himself accountable for his comments, i sincerely thank him for his years of devoted service to our Navy and to the men and women of Truman, and I wish him the best.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ethos
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ethos
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=ethos