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Morality: meaning, definitions and examples

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morality

 

[ mษ™หˆrรฆlษ™ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

conscience, integrity, virtue

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น moralidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅˆเคคเคฟเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Moral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ moralitas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพั€ะฐะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ moralnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้“ๅพณ (dลtoku)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moralitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ moralidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ahlak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๋• (dodeok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฎู„ุงู‚ (akhlaq)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ morรกlka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ morรกlka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“ๅพท (dร odรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ morala

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ siรฐferรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพั€ะฐะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™xlaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.