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mores
[ mawr-eyz, -eez, mohr- ]
plural noun
, Sociology.
- folkways of central importance accepted without question and embodying the fundamental moral views of a group.
mores
/ ˈmɔːreɪz /
plural noun
- sociol the customs and conventions embodying the fundamental values of a group or society
mores
- The customs and manners of a social group or culture . Mores often serve as moral guidelines for acceptable behavior but are not necessarily religious or ethical.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of mores1
1905–10; < Latin mōres, plural of mōs usage, custom
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Word History and Origins
Origin of mores1
C20: from Latin, plural of mōs custom
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