ethos
Meaning(s)
1. the fundamental character or spirit of a culture
Popularity
Medium
Professional
Medium
Social
How to Memorize
ethos of a culture/organization/community
Analysis
The 'ethos' of something is its fundamental beliefs, morals or character. You will often hear this phrase used to talk about a companies 'ethos' or beliefs or what the company culture is though it can also be used in more social contexts too.
Social Examples (Basic)
- Eating organic food and exercising regularly was part of the community's ethos.
- The Christian ethos of the school kept people of other faiths from applying.
Professional Examples (Advance)
- An ethos of discipline and hard work was instilled in all employees from the beginning.
- Fundamentally, the ethos of the company is that everyone is encouraged to take risks and empowered to make difficult decisions.