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mos

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /mɔːz/

KK: /mɔs/

noun
Definition

A term that refers to the customs, values, and behaviors that are accepted by a particular group or society.


Example

The mos of the community dictate how people should behave in social situations.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about how our mos influence our behavior?
Sloth B
Definitely! Our social norms really shape how we interact with each other.
Sloth A
It's interesting to see how those mos can change over time, right?
Sloth B
For sure, what was acceptable a decade ago might seem strange now.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
custom
habit
tradition
Antonyms
anomaly
aberration
exception
Root Explanation

The word 'mos' originates from Latin 'mos' (meaning custom or manner). It refers to a way of doing things or a customary practice.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mos' as a way of doing things or a custom — this helps you remember that it refers to a manner or practice.

Visually Confused Words
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