common values — Beliefs, principles, or standards of behavior that are shared by members of a group, community, or society
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Beliefs, principles, or standards of behavior that are shared by members of a group, community, or society
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmən ˈvæljuːz/
Example Sentences
- My dog and I actually share common values: sleeping late and eating whenever possible.
- The United Nations was founded on common values like peace and cooperation.
- Even siblings who fight all day still share common values, like loving pizza more than vegetables.
common values
NOUN[/ˈkɑːmən ˈvæljuːz/]
Beliefs, principles, or standards of behavior that are shared by members of a group, community, or society
The town hall meeting revealed the common values that united this diverse neighborhood.
COM(together) + MON(monster) + VALUES(beliefs) — by fighting the giant MON(monster) COM(together), the two rival knights proved they shared the same core VALUES(beliefs) and common values.
Although they belonged to completely different crews, they shared the exact same views and fought for their common values.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Common derives from Latin communis (shared together, common), combining the sense of togetherness with collective ownership. Values comes from Latin valere (to be strong, to be worth), which evolved to mean principles or standards of worth. Together, the phrase denotes shared principles or beliefs held collectively by a group.
Breakdown
common (com- 'together' + munis 'obligated to share') + values (from valere 'to be worth' + -s, nominalized to express abstract worth or principles).
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📝Examples
“My dog and I actually share common values: sleeping late and eating whenever possible.”
“The United Nations was founded on common values like peace and cooperation.”
“Even siblings who fight all day still share common values, like loving pizza more than vegetables.”
“Strong communities are often built on common values such as honesty and respect.”
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