"Protestant work ethic" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Protestant work ethics [plural]
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  1. A Calvinist value emphasizing the necessity of constant labor in a person's calling as a sign of personal salvation. Wikipedia link: Protestant work ethic Synonyms (Calvinist value): Puritan work ethic Related terms: work ethic
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