Mores

Definition

Mores are the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community. They are considered to be the fundamental norms that embody the moral views and practices of a group.

Related terms

Norms:

Socially accepted rules of behavior that govern interactions among members of a society.

Culture:

The shared beliefs, values, practices, and material objects that constitute a people’s way of life.

Values:

Deeply held beliefs about what is good, right, and desirable in a culture