the traditional customs and ways of behaving that are typical of a particular society: The novel examines the mores of nineteenth-century Boston society. (Definition of mores from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Mores are the beliefs and customs that people in a society follow. We respect the mores of our culture and traditions. It is important to learn about the mores of different communities. Our family follows certain mores during festivals and celebrations. Mores help us understand how people in a society should behave.

the traditional customs and ways of behaving that are typical of a particular (part of) society: middle-class mores the mores and culture of the Japanese

Examples of Mores in a sentence Social mores of the area insisted that men and women who are courting not spend time alone before marriage. Discussions with religious leaders offered insight into the mores and ancient traditions of the faith.