ethos
gb/ˈiθɑs/ us/ˈiθɑs/
C1
Engelsk
szellemiség, életelv, hitvallás, éthosz
SUBSTANTIV
C1
FORMAL
1
szellemiség
C1
Bruksmønster:
the ethos of [group/organization/place]
The company’s ethos stresses transparency and long-term trust.
A cég szellemisége az átláthatóságot és a hosszú távú bizalmat helyezi előtérbe.
The school has an ethos of respect, where students are encouraged to support one another.
Az iskolát a tisztelet szellemisége jellemzi, ahol a diákokat arra bátorítják, hogy támogassák egymást.
Volunteering is part of the town’s ethos, not just an occasional activity.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
Our team’s ethos is to help each other.
A csapatunk szellemisége az, hogy segítsük egymást.
The company has a friendly ethos.
A céget barátságos szellemiség jellemzi.
Vanlig feil:
Often confused with ethics (rules about right and wrong); ethos is the spirit/values of a group, not a set of rules.
Betydning
shared values of a group
Ordkombinasjoner
company ethos
|corporate ethos
|school ethos
|team ethos
|national ethos
|democratic ethos
|community ethos
|military ethos
|inclusive ethos
|the ethos of the organization
Synonymer
culture (Often broader, including habits and everyday practices as well as values.)
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spirit (More informal and less precise; focuses on general feeling or attitude.)
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character (Emphasizes distinctive qualities, not necessarily values.)
Antonymer
amorality (The absence of moral values or concern, the opposite of a value-guided culture.)
Temaer
society
|culture
|business
|education
Definisjon
the shared beliefs and values of a group
The characteristic set of values, attitudes, and beliefs that guides a community, organization, or society.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
FORMAL
2
Bruksmønster:
[someone]'s ethos
Her ethos is simple: do the work well and treat people kindly.
Az ő életelve egyszerű: végezd jól a munkád, és bánj kedvesen az emberekkel.
He built his career around an ethos of public service.
Pályáját a közszolgálat eszméjére építette.
Their leadership ethos favors collaboration over competition.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
His ethos is honesty.
Az ő életelve a becsületesség.
My ethos is to work hard.
Az én életelvem az, hogy keményen dolgozzak.
Vanlig feil:
Learners may try to use ethos for a single belief; it usually refers to a broader set of guiding ideals.
Betydning
a person's guiding values
Ordkombinasjoner
personal ethos
|professional ethos
|his ethos
|her ethos
|live by an ethos
|an ethos of service
|an ethos of fairness
|a pragmatic ethos
Synonymer
credo (Often a stated belief or motto, sometimes religious or official.)
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philosophy (Can be broader and less tied to moral character; often used in business or parenting (e.g., a teaching philosophy).)
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principles (More clearly about rules or standards for behavior.)
Antonymer
cynicism (A distrustful attitude that often rejects idealistic guiding values.)
Temaer
people
|values
|lifestyle
Definisjon
a person's main values and beliefs
A person’s guiding beliefs or ideals, especially about how to live or behave.
SUBSTANTIV
C2
TECHNICAL
3
éthosz
C2
Bruksmønster:
appeal to ethos; establish ethos
She established ethos by citing her years of experience in the field.
Az éthoszt azzal alapozta meg, hogy a területen szerzett többéves tapasztalatára hivatkozott.
The speech relied heavily on ethos, presenting the speaker as a careful and honest leader.
A beszéd erősen az éthoszra épült, a szónokot megfontolt és becsületes vezetőként mutatva be.
If the audience doubts your integrity, your ethos collapses.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
Ethos means credibility in a speech.
Az éthosz a beszédben a hitelességet jelenti.
Vanlig feil:
In rhetoric, ethos is not the same as ethics; it means credibility, not moral rules.
Betydning
credibility in persuasion
Ordkombinasjoner
appeal to ethos
|establish ethos
|build ethos
|ethos-based argument
|rhetorical ethos
|speaker's ethos
|lack ethos
|ethos in rhetoric
Synonymer
credibility (A general word for being believed; ethos is the rhetorical use of credibility.)
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authority (Focuses on expertise or status rather than character.)
Antonymer
untrustworthiness (The lack of credibility that undermines an ethos-based appeal.)
Temaer
communication
|education
Definisjon
persuasion by showing you are trustworthy
In rhetoric, the appeal to an audience based on the speaker’s credibility, character, or authority.
SUBSTANTIV
C2
FORMAL
4
szellemiség
C1
Bruksmønster:
the ethos of [work/era/genre]
The film captures the optimistic ethos of the postwar years.
A film jól megragadja a háború utáni évek optimista szellemiségét.
Her essays share an ethos of curiosity and quiet skepticism.
Esszéit a kíváncsiság és a csendes szkepszis közös szellemisége jellemzi.
The gallery’s minimalist design matches the ethos of the exhibition.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The book has a hopeful ethos.
A könyvet reményteli szellemiség hatja át.
Vanlig feil:
Often interchangeable with tone or atmosphere, but ethos usually suggests deeper values and worldview, not just surface feeling.
Betydning
distinctive spirit of a work
Ordkombinasjoner
the ethos of the novel
|the ethos of the era
|the ethos of the movement
|the ethos of the genre
|capture the ethos
|reflect the ethos
|a romantic ethos
|a modernist ethos
Synonymer
atmosphere (More about the feeling a work creates, less about underlying values.)
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tone (More specific to the writer’s attitude in language or style.)
Antonymer
incongruity (A lack of a consistent character or spirit.)
Temaer
arts
|history
|culture
Definisjon
the special spirit or character of something
The distinctive spirit, mood, or underlying character of a piece of writing, art, or a historical period.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
ethos
IPA
GB/ˈiθɑs/
US/ˈiθɑs/
Stavelser og trykk
eth - os (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (eth)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: ethos
Ordfamilie
Uttrykk
ethos, pathos, and logos
1/ˈiθɑs | pˈeɪθɑs | ˈænd lˈoʊɡoʊz/
fixed phrase
technical
three classical persuasive appeals
three ways to persuade: trust, emotion, logic
Eksempler
- In class we analyzed the advertisement using ethos, pathos, and logos.
- The campaign leaned on pathos more than logos, but it also tried to build ethos through expert endorsements.
- Learning ethos, pathos, and logos helped her write stronger arguments.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- Ethos, pathos, and logos are used in persuasion.