ethos

BrE /ˈiːθɒs/ AmE /ˈɛθəs/

noun en → es

1 BELIEF SYSTEM [singular] B2

the beliefs and principles that guide the actions of a group or organization

ética, conjunto de valores

  • the ethos of somebody/something

Collocations corporate ethos · university ethos

  • The company's ethos is to provide excellent customer service.

    La ética de la empresa es proporcionar un excelente servicio al cliente.

2 CHARACTER [singular] B2

the character or typical behavior of a person, group, or organization

carácter, personalidad

  • the ethos of somebody/something

Collocations national ethos · community ethos

  • The ethos of the community is to help each other.

    El carácter de la comunidad es ayudarse mutuamente.