ethic
nounHow to pronounce ethic:
Definition of ethic:
- ethic (noun):
- a set of moral principles a theory or system of moral values
- the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group.
Synonyms for ethic:
chartism
convention
culture
custom
ethical code
form
heritage
inheritance
legacy
mode
moral principle
mores
norm
prescription
principles
rubric
rule
standards
tradition
value orientation
value-system
values
Other 2-syllable words like ethic
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