"value system" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: value systems [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} value system (plural value systems)
  1. A hierarchy of values that all moral beings have, reflected in their choices. Most people's value systems differ. It's an individualistic concept. One's value system is molded by one's virtues or vices, and experiences. Categories (topical): Ethics Related terms: moral code Translations (hierarchy of values): 價值觀 (Chinese Mandarin), 价值观 (jiàzhíguān) (Chinese Mandarin), arvojärjestelmä (Finnish), arvomaailma (Finnish), système de valeurs (French), 価値観 (kachikan) (Japanese), 가치관 (gachigwan) (Korean), ระบบคุณค่า (rá-bòp-kun-kâa) (Thai), ค่านิยม (kâa-ní-yom) (Thai)
    Sense id: en-value_system-en-noun-PfcViypW Disambiguation of Ethics: 46 54 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55 Disambiguation of 'hierarchy of values': 94 6
  2. A person's standards and self-discipline set, based on the common sense and wisdom of knowing what the proper moral rules and discipline are, and the amount of willingness to see themselves and others abide by them. Categories (topical): Ethics
    Sense id: en-value_system-en-noun-1FGR1OE9 Disambiguation of Ethics: 46 54 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55

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