Morality: meaning, definitions and examples
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morality
[ mษหrรฆlษti ]
ethical principles
Morality refers to principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior. It is the set of rules that guide individual or societal behavior towards what is considered acceptable or unacceptable.
Synonyms
ethics, moral principles, righteousness
Examples of usage
- He believed in the importance of morality in decision-making.
- Teaching children about morality is essential for their development.
personal values
Morality can also refer to an individual's own sense of right and wrong, influenced by personal values, beliefs, and experiences. It shapes a person's character and guides their actions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her strong sense of morality led her to always stand up for what she believed in.
- Different cultures have different moralities based on their values and beliefs.
Translations
Translations of the word "morality" in other languages:
๐ต๐น moralidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเฅเคคเคฟเคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Moral
๐ฎ๐ฉ moralitas
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะพัะฐะปั
๐ต๐ฑ moralnoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ้ๅพณ (dลtoku)
๐ซ๐ท moralitรฉ
๐ช๐ธ moralidad
๐น๐ท ahlak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ (dodeok)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุฎูุงู (akhlaq)
๐จ๐ฟ morรกlka
๐ธ๐ฐ morรกlka
๐จ๐ณ ้ๅพท (dร odรฉ)
๐ธ๐ฎ morala
๐ฎ๐ธ siรฐferรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะพัะฐะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษxlaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ moralidad
Etymology
The word 'morality' has its roots in the Latin word 'moralitas', which means 'manner, character, proper behavior'. The concept of morality has been a central aspect of philosophy, religion, and societal norms throughout history, with various interpretations and applications in different cultures and time periods.
See also: amoral, demoralize, demoralized, immoral, immorality, immorally, moral, moralistic, moralize, moralizing, morally, morals.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #4,958, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.
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