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Meaning of moral compass

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

moral compass

noun

Definitions

  1. An inner sense which distinguishes what is right from what is wrong, functioning as a guide (like the needle of a compass) for morally appropriate behavior.

    Synonyms:consciencemoral sense

  2. A person, belief system, etc. serving as a guide for morally appropriate behavior.

  3. The full range of virtues, vices, or actions which may affect others and which are available as choices (like the directions on the face of a compass) to a person, to a group, or to people in general.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/moral%20compass

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