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ethos

/ˈiːθɒs/ noun · British & US
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What does ethos mean?

noun

The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community; a distinctive atmosphere or quality that pervades a particular environment or situation. In rhetoric, the ethos is the credibility or character of the speaker.

Example

"The ethos of the city's historic district was preserved through careful restoration and preservation efforts."

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