mores
word
Definition
The traditional customs, values, and behaviors that are accepted by a group or society.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal and academic contexts, mostly in plural form. Refers specifically to the moral customs or social norms of a community. Not interchangeable with 'morals' or 'manners'. Often paired with words like 'social', 'cultural', or 'changing'.
Spanish: costumbres - normas socialesPortuguese (BR): costumes - normas sociaisPortuguese (PT): costumes - normas sociaisChinese (Simplified): 社会习俗 - 习惯规范Chinese (Traditional): 社會習俗 - 習慣規範Hindi: परंपराएँ - सामाजिक रीतियाँArabic: الأعراف المجتمعية - العادات الاجتماعيةBengali: রীতিনীতি - সমাজের আচরণবিধিRussian: нравы - обычаиJapanese: 慣習 - 社会的規範Vietnamese: tục lệ - phong tục xã hộiKorean: 관습 - 사회규범Turkish: görenekler - toplumsal normlarUrdu: رسومات و روایات - سماجی اقدارIndonesian: adat istiadat - norma sosial
Example Sentences
These mores are part of our culture.
basic
The town's mores have changed over time.
basic
Different countries have different mores.
basic
He struggled to adjust to the strict mores in his new school.
natural
Changing social mores can take generations.
natural
When you travel, it’s important to respect local mores.
natural