"moral compass" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˌmɒrəl ˈkʌmpəs/ [UK], /ˌmɔrəl ˈkʌmpəs/ [US] Forms: moral compass [singular], moral compasses [plural]
Etymology: moral + compass Etymology templates: {{compound|moral|compass}} moral + compass Head templates: {{noun|2=moral compasses}} [POS TABLE]
  1. The moral compass of a person is their ability to know what is right and what is wrong so that they can act accordingly. Synonyms: conscience
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