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Definition of work ethic noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

work ethic

noun
 
/ˈwɜːk eθɪk/
 
/ˈwɜːrk eθɪk/
[singular]
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  1. a person's attitude to work, especially the idea that hard work is a good habit and should be rewarded
    • They have a very strong work ethic.
    • She has a poor work ethic (= does not work hard).
    compare Protestant ethic
See work ethic in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

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