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In March of 1933 we witnessed a revolution in manner, in mores, in the definition of government. What before had been black or white sprang alive with color.
Emanuel Celler

Meaning of "mores" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MORES

From Latin, plural of mōs custom.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MORES

mores  [ˈmɔːreɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MORES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mores is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MORES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Mores

Mores is a term introduced into English by William Graham Sumner, an early U.S. sociologist, to refer to norms that are more widely observed and have greater moral significance than others. Mores include an aversion for societal taboos, such as incest or pederasty. Consequently, the values and mores of a society predicates legislation prohibiting their taboos. Folkways, in sociology, are norms for routine or casual interaction. This includes ideas about appropriate greetings and proper dress in different situations. In short, mores "distinguish the difference between right and wrong, while folkways draw a line between right and rude". Both "mores" and "folkways" are terms coined by William Graham Sumner in 1906.

Definition of mores in the English dictionary

The definition of mores in the dictionary is the customs and conventions embodying the fundamental values of a group or society.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MORES


appraise
əˈpreɪz
braise
breɪz
craze
kreɪz
epimerase
ˈepɪməˌreɪz
erase
ɪˈreɪz
fraise
freɪz
fundraise
ˈfʌndˌreɪz
graze
ɡreɪz
gyrase
ˈdʒaɪˌreɪz
paraphrase
ˈpærəˌfreɪz
phrase
freɪz
polymerase
pəˈlɪməreɪz
praise
preɪz
prase
preɪz
raise
reɪz
rase
reɪz
raze
reɪz
rephrase
riːˈfreɪz
strays
streɪz
telomerase
tɛˈlɒməˌreɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MORES

more pertinently
more so
more than meets the eye
more´s the pity
Morea
Moreau
Morecambe
moreen
moreish
morel
Morelia
morelle
morello
morello cherry
Morelos
morendo
moreness
moreover
morepork

WORDS THAT END LIKE MORES

Azores
chores
dogshores
Flores
household chores
Lake Miraflores
literae humaniores
Miraflores
naval stores
Pescadores
scores
shores
small stores
stores
summer sores
the Azores
wherefores

Synonyms and antonyms of mores in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «MORES»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «mores» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of mores

Translation of «mores» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MORES

Find out the translation of mores to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mores from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mores» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

习俗
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mores
570 millions of speakers

English

mores
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

संस्कृति
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأعراف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

нравы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mores
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আচার-আচরণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mœurs
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mores
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sittenkodex
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

道徳観
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

관습
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mores
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tập tục
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நெறிகளில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पर्वत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

töreler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

usanze
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

obyczaje
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

звичаї
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

moravurile
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ήθη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mores
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mores
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mores
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mores

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MORES»

The term «mores» is quite widely used and occupies the 28.806 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MORES» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mores

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8 QUOTES WITH «MORES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word mores.
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Mustafa Akyol
For the jihadists, Muslim women who embrace Western mores, and wear tight jeans or mini skirts, are hated symbols of corruption that need to be eradicated. For the ideological mentors of Breivik, a similar disturbance comes from the burqa, which is banned in France and Belgium, partly thanks to their efforts.
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Rudolf Arnheim
Rather than be asked to abandon one's own heritage and to adapt to the mores of the new country, one was expected to possess a treasure of foreign skills and customs that would enrich the resources of American living.
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Emanuel Celler
In March of 1933 we witnessed a revolution in manner, in mores, in the definition of government. What before had been black or white sprang alive with color.
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Will Eisner
Humor has historically been tied to the mores of the day. The Yellow Kid was predicated on what people thought was funny about the immigrant Irish. When you're different in a society, you're funny.
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Michael Huffington
While we welcome people of all faiths in America we cannot be so naive as to expect all countries to do the same. But we cannot allow their cultural mores to snuff out our religious freedoms or the freedom of women to have equal rights.
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Mae Jemison
I think science fiction helps us think about possibilities, to speculate - it helps us look at our society from a different perspective. It lets us look at our mores, using science as the backdrop, as the game changer.
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Gwen Moore
It is very frightening to see a resurgence of the old mores, or lack thereof, regarding women's rights to their own bodies.
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Joe Moore
The laws that we adopt embody the values and mores of our constituents.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MORES»

Discover the use of mores in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mores and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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S'mores: Gourmet Treats for Every Occasion
When not munching on s'mores, Lisa spends her time as a writer and editor whose work has appeared in print, on television, and on the Web.
Lisa Adams, 2007
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Folkways: A Study of Mores, Manners, Customs and Morals
William Graham Sumner was an influential professor of sociology and politics at Yale College and president of the American Sociological Association from 1908 to 1909, and it was in this early classic textbook of sociology, first published ...
William Graham Sumner, 2007
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S Is for S'mores: A Camping Alphabet
"Introduces camping from A to Z using poetry, prose, and illustrations in a children's picture book. Includes information on beach camping, canyons, foliage, camping gear, John Muir, Juliette Gordon Low, and more"--Provided by publisher.
Helen Foster James, 2007
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O Tempora! O Mores!: Cicero's Catilinarian Orations : a ...
Shapiro's historical essays bring a new dimension to Latin study, explaining the history and politics behind the texts. The volume is further amplified by a vocabulary, maps, a bibliography, and appendices.
Marcus Tullius Cicero, Susan Olfson Shapiro, 2005
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The Ethics and Mores of Race: Equality after the History of ...
An ethics of race my not exist yet, but this book gives us twelve discerning requirements to establish it.
Naomi Zack, 2011
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Sex in Middlesex: Popular Mores in a Massachusetts County, ...
The argument of 'Sex in Middlesex' is revisionist: the 'puritans' and 'theocrats' who throng its pages do not behave in accordance with popular stereotype or conform tot he interpretations of major historians.
Roger Thompson, 1989
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Folkways and mores
A study of the origin and history of mores, which were originally associated with ghost fear and religion and handed down with changed through different generations
William Graham Sumner, Edward Sagarin, 1979
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Indoor S'mores: and Other Tasty Treats for Special Occasions
Neat eats and fun treats are the perfect way to celebrate any special occasion. From double feature popcorn to apple party punch, these easy-to-follow recipes will turn every special event into a fun party.
Dougal Dixon, 2008
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Mores Catholici: Books X-XI
Kenelm Henry Digby. wouldisuflice to console me, if others were not constantly urging me, to whose necessities I must communicate. The pe0ple of this province otheims, you know, are called in old histories the Duricordi ; but to us truly, they ...
Kenelm Henry Digby, 1894
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The S'mores Cookbook: From S'mores Stuffed French Toast to a ...
From Chocolate Graham Pancakes drizzled with a sweet marshmallow syrup to S'mores Eclairs smothered in a dark chocolate ganache, this book combines your favorite trio of flavors in ways you've never imagined to create delicious plates that ...
Susan Whetzel, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MORES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mores is used in the context of the following news items.
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5 Ways to Pimp Your S'mores
S'mores are the undisputed snack of the summer. If you don't eat at least one s'more this summer, well, you're doing it wrong. No matter where ... «Yahoo Food, Jul 15»
2
Katsu Burger Open in Lynnwood, National S'Mores Day at Theo …
Mark your calendars for August 10th as National S'mores Day is just around the corner. Theo Chocolate is once again hosting its annual event ... «Seattle Weekly, Jul 15»
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S'mores Brownies [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Ever since I discovered aquafaba, I have been badly wanting to make something s'mores. I had been putting it off since I wasn't quite sure if I ... «One Green Planet, Jul 15»
4
S'mores For National Ice Cream Month
S'mores For National Ice Cream Month. More. ABC's Tina Trinh visits Milkmade Ice Cream, where the flavors of campfire s'mores are blended ... «ABC News, Jul 15»
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Rival Food Companies Unite to Promote a Classic Summer Treat
According to AdvertisingAge, the three rival food companies have pooled their resources in an effort to push s'mores and boost sales for ... «Money Talks News, Jul 15»
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Mondelez, Hershey, and Kraft Team Up for S'mores
According to AdAge, s'mores got their start as early as 1927 when the Girl Scout handbook published the recipe for the snack. The article notes ... «Investopedia, Jul 15»
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Summer Recipe Series: S'mores Cookies
But without a bonfire, you're missing out on one of the summer's most signature desserts: s'mores. So how do you enjoy crisp graham crackers, ... «The Captain's Log, Jul 15»
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What do Hershey, Mondelez and Kraft Heinz have in common? S …
But the two marketers have united, along with Kraft Heinz, for a new campaign that seeks to generate a bigger sales bang from s'mores season, ... «Crain's Chicago Business, Jul 15»
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4-ingredient recipe: Peanut Butter S'mores bars
Peanut Butter S'mores bars are perfect for when you want to eat a s'more without lighting a campfire. These bars are rich, creamy and decadent ... «DesMoinesRegister.com, Jul 15»
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Candy Rivals Hershey and Mondelez Call Truce in Honor of S …
Major candy competitors Hershey and Mondelez International have called a temporary truce in order to make the most of the summer s'mores ... «The Daily Meal, Jul 15»

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