mores

[ mawr-eyz ]

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Part of Speech noun

Origin + Etymology

Late 19th century; Latin from Latin, plural of mos, mor- ‘custom’

Synonyms

codes
etiquette
formalities
customs

Antonyms

bad manners

Definition

folkways of central importance accepted without question and embodying the fundamental moral views of a group

Example

The mores of the community dictated that all members be treated with respect and dignity.

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