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Moeurs

Definition

Moeurs is a French term that refers to customs, social behavior, and moral attitudes prevailing in a certain region or among a particular group of people.

Parts of Speech

• Noun: The customs and social behavior of a particular group or region.

Senses

1. General Sense: The overall customs and social behavior observed in a society.
2. Local Sense: The customs and social behavior specific to a particular region or locality.

Usages

General:

• Understanding the moerus of a foreign country helps in adapting to its culture.
• His exploration of different cultures expanded his knowledge of moerus worldwide.

Local:

• The rural moerus in that village are quite unique compared to the neighboring regions.
• The moerus of the indigenous people in that area are deeply rooted in their ancient traditions.

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