ethics
word
/ˈɛθɪks/
E-thiks
/ˈɛθɪks/
E-thiks
Definition
The set of moral principles that guide what is right and wrong, and the study of these principles in society, work, or personal life.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in plural form. Common in academic, business, and philosophical contexts: 'medical ethics', 'workplace ethics'. Not the same as 'morals' (personal beliefs); 'ethics' is often broader or institutional.
Spanish: éticaPortuguese (BR): éticaPortuguese (PT): éticaChinese (Simplified): 道德 - 伦理学Chinese (Traditional): 道德 - 倫理學Hindi: नैतिकता - आचारशास्त्रArabic: الأخلاقBengali: নৈতিকতাRussian: этикаJapanese: 倫理（りんり）Vietnamese: đạo đứcKorean: 윤리Turkish: etikUrdu: اخلاقیاتIndonesian: etika
Example Sentences
There's a lot of debate about ethics in artificial intelligence these days.
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People's ideas about ethics can change across cultures.
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We discussed ethics in our philosophy class.
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Good ethics are important in business.
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She always follows ethics at work.
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If you break your company's ethics policy, there could be serious consequences.
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