C2nounformalphilosophybusiness
US/ˈiː.θɑːs/
UK/ˈiː.θɒs/
the beliefs, values and attitudes that are typical of a group, organization or period
In context
The company's ethos is simple: make things that last for years.
The school has a strong ethos of kindness and hard work.
Slow fashion grew out of an ethos that rejects throwaway clothing.
Words that go with ethos
noun + preposition
- ethos ofThe ethos of the festival is to keep tickets cheap for students.
noun + noun
- company ethosSharing profits with workers is part of the company ethos.
adjective + noun
- strong ethosThe team has a strong ethos of helping each other.
- whole ethosThe whole ethos of the café is about building community.
- underlying ethosThe underlying ethos of the project is respect for nature.
verb + noun
- reflect the ethosThe temple's simple design reflects the ethos of Zen Buddhism.