Ethic

noun

/ˈɛθɪk/

Word Frequency: 4.1

Definitions

1.nounA set of principles of right and wrong behaviour guiding, or representative of, a specific culture, society, group, or individual.

"I think the golden rule is a great ethic."

2.nounThe morality of an action.

3.adjectiveMoral, relating to morals.

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