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work ethic

 
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–noun
a belief in the moral benefit and importance of work and its inherent ability to strengthen character.
Origin:
1950–55
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work ethic  
n.  A set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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Main Entry:  work ethic
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See Protestant ethic
Main Entry:  work ethic
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See puritan ethic
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