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ethos
1. n. The character or fundamental values of a person, people, culture, or movement.
2. n. (rhetoric) A form of rhetoric in which the writer or speaker invokes their authority, competence or expertise in an attempt to persuade others that their view is correct.
3. n. (aesthetics) The traits in a work of art which express the ideal or typic character, as influenced by the ethos (character or fundamental values) of a people, rather than realistic or emotional situat

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The ethos of having to be seen to be present at work keeps men bound to traditional hours.  I'm not sure that this is entirely fair or, strictly speaking, upholding of the conservationist ethos.

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