Definitions for: Ethos

[n] the distinctive spirit of a people or an era; "the Greek ethos"

Webster (1913) Definition: E"thos, n. [L., fr. Gr. ? character. See Ethic.]
1. The character, sentiment, or disposition of a community or
people, considered as a natural endowment; the spirit
which actuates manners and customs; also, the
characteristic tone or genius of an institution or social
organization.

2. ([AE]sthetics) The traits in a work of art which express
the ideal or typic character -- character as influenced by
the ethos (sense 1) of a people -- rather than realistic
or emotional situations or individual character in a
narrow sense; -- opposed to pathos.

See Also: attribute

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