English · Culture & Society
morality
/məˈræl.ə.ti/
[/məˈræl.ə.ti/]
principles of right and wrong
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Beliefs and principles about what is right and wrong behavior. It also means the degree to which something is good or acceptable.
Example
The novel raises hard questions about the morality of lying to protect someone you love.
The novel raises hard questions about the morality of lying to protect someone you love.
Etymology
From Latin 'moralitas', from 'moralis' (relating to manners), from 'mos' (custom).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in philosophy, religion, and everyday debate.