English Explanatory Dictionary

Protestant work ethic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Calvinist value emphasizing the necessity of constant labor in a person's calling as a sign of personal salvation.
  2. A strong work ethic.

Word forms

Protestant work ethic Protestant work ethics

Synonyms

Puritan work ethic

Related words

work ethic
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