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mores n

Mores means the traditional customs, manners, and moral expectations of a particular group or society. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of mores

  • the traditional customs, manners, and moral expectations of a particular group or society

Usage examples of mores

The course examined the social mores of nineteenth-century Boston.

Travelers should learn the local mores before entering a conservative community.

Changing mores have reshaped how people think about family and work.

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