"derech eretz" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Hebrew דֶּרֶךְ אֶרֶץ (“way of the land”). Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|he|דֶּרֶךְ אֶרֶץ|t=way of the land}} Borrowed from Hebrew דֶּרֶךְ אֶרֶץ (“way of the land”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} derech eretz (uncountable)
  1. (Jewish) Proper behavior; manners Tags: Jewish, uncountable
    Sense id: en-derech_eretz-en-noun-Jb0wni57 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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