ETHOS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ETHOS?

Need another word that means the same as “ethos”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “ethos” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Ethos” are: spirit, character, atmosphere, climate, mood, feeling, temper, tenor, flavour, essence, quintessence

Ethos as a Noun

Definitions of "Ethos" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “ethos” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• (anthropology) the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era.
• The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its attitudes and aspirations.
• The distinctive spirit of a culture or an era.

Synonyms of "Ethos" as a noun (11 Words)

atmosphere	The mass of air surrounding the Earth. An atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate s headquarters.
character	A characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something. Gas lamps give the area its character.
climate	A region with a particular climate. Agricultural development is constrained by climate.
essence	A toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor. Vanilla essence.
feeling	An emotional state or reaction. He laughed to conceal his true feelings.
flavour	A substance used to alter or enhance the taste of food or drink a flavouring. Various flavours of firewall are evolving.
mood	The prevailing psychological state. He appeared to be in a very good mood about something.
quintessence	The most perfect or typical example of a quality or class. We were all brought up to believe that advertising is the quintessence of marketing.
spirit	Animation and energy in action or expression. He was in good spirits.
temper	An angry state of mind. His temper sparked like damp firewood.
tenor	An adult male with a tenor voice. A tenor sax.

Usage Examples of "Ethos" as a noun

• The Greek ethos.
• A challenge to the ethos of the 1960s.

Associations of "Ethos" (30 Words)

anthropological	Of or concerned with the science of anthropology. An anthropological expedition to Borneo.
anthropology	The study of human biological and physiological characteristics and their evolution.
anthropomorphous	Suggesting human characteristics for animals or inanimate things.
christian	A religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination.
confucian	Relating to or characteristic of Confucianism.
confucianism	The teachings of Confucius emphasizing love for humanity; high value given to learning and to devotion to family (including ancestors); peace; justice; influenced the traditional culture of China.
conservatism	A political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes. A party that espoused conservatism.
conservative	Resistant to change. A conservative suit.
cultural	Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a society. The cultural diversity of British society.
culture	A preparation of cells obtained by culture. The developing drug culture.
custom	Regular dealings with a shop or business by customers. Custom demanded that a person should have gifts for the child.
deity	Any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force. A deity of ancient Greece.
enclave	An enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it. They gave troops a week to leave the coastal enclave.
enshrine	Preserve (a right, tradition, or idea) in a form that ensures it will be protected and respected. The saint s bones were enshrined in the cathedral.
ethnic	A member of an ethnic minority. Two playwrights of different ethnic origins.
folklore	A body of popular myths or beliefs relating to a particular place, activity, or group of people. Hollywood folklore.
heterodox	Characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards. Heterodox views.
heterodoxy	The quality of being unorthodox. His work was marked by elements of theological heterodoxy.
hyperborean	An inhabitant of the extreme north.
identity	The fact of being who or what a person or thing is. An identity card.
individualism	A social theory favouring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control. A culture that celebrates individualism and wealth.
individuality	The quality of being individual. Anything but individuality anything but aloneness.
liberalism	Willingness to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one’s own; openness to new ideas. One of the basic tenets of liberalism is tolerance.
mores	The essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a society or community. An offence against social mores.
orthodox	Of the ordinary or usual type; normal. A relatively orthodox artist.
orthodoxy	Authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice. Writings of unimpeachable orthodoxy.
relic	Something of sentimental value. The supermodel has become an embarrassing relic from the early 1990s.
somebody	A human being.
tradition	A long-established custom or belief that has been passed on from one generation to another. Visionary works in the tradition of William Blake.
traditional	Habitually done, used, or found. Traditional morality.