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Ethos

2 stages from Greek to English.

Today it means the characteristic spirit, values, or beliefs of a person, group, or culture
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Stage 1 of 2
ethos
Greek · ancient
"character, custom"
character, custom, the moral character of a person or community
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Stage 2 of 2
ethos
English · 1851
"the characteristic spirit or values of a group"
adopted directly for the characteristic spirit or values of a group
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