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- pronunciation:
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thihk
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- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a set of moral principles and values.
The immigrants brought with them a strong work ethic. |
| definition 2: |
(pl.) an individual's or group's moral principles.
The company tries to base its decisions on the ethics of its founders rather than purely on profit-making principles.The Ten Commandments, including "Thou shalt not kill" and "Thou shalt not steal," are part of the ethics taught by the Jewish and Christian religions. |
| related words: |
canon, code |
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| derivation: |
ethicist (n.) |
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