noun
- the accepted traditional customs and usages of a particular social group
Usage: formal; usually plural
Examples
- The changing social mores of the 1960s challenged traditional values.
- Different cultures have different mores regarding family relationships.
- The company’s mores emphasized teamwork and collaboration.
- Victorian mores were quite strict about proper behavior in public.
- Understanding local mores is important when traveling abroad.
- The novel explores the clash between old and new social mores.