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mores
Definitions
1
noun
The
essential
or
characteristic
customs
and
conventions
of
a
community
,
often
reflecting
its
moral
views
.
The
mores
of
the
small
town
were
deeply
rooted
in
tradition
.
Changing
social
mores
have
influenced
the
way
people
dress
.
The
book
explores
the
mores
of
Victorian
society
.
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Language
Latin
Original word
mōrēs
Originally meant
customs, habits, ways
Background
The term 'mores' comes from the Latin word 'mōrēs', which means customs or habits. It was adopted into English in the late 19th century to describe the moral attitudes and customs of a society.