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mores.

A set of moral norms or customs derived from generally accepted practices rather than written laws.

5 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmɔːɹeɪz/Received-Pronunciation/ˈmɔːɹiːz/Received-Pronunciation/ˈmoɹeɪz/Canada, General-American/ˈmoɹiz/Canada, General-American
  1. A set of moral norms or customs derived from generally accepted practices rather than written laws.

    plural · plural-only
Where this word comes from

From Latin mōrēs (“ways, character, morals”), the plural of mōs. Doublet of moeurs.

noun/mɔː.ɹz/
  1. plural of more

    form-of · plural
Where this word comes from

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verb
  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of more

    form-of · indicative · present · singular · third-person
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