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value system

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 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.

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Meaning 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.

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 價值觀 /价值观 (jiàzhíguān) — hierarchy of values
  • Finnish: arvojärjestelmä — hierarchy of values
  • Finnish: arvomaailma — hierarchy of values
  • French: système de valeurs — hierarchy of values
  • Indonesian: sistem nilai — hierarchy of values
  • Japanese: 価値観 (kachikan) — hierarchy of values
  • Korean: 가치관 (gachigwan) — hierarchy of values
  • Malay: sistem nilai — hierarchy of values
  • Thai: ระบบคุณค่า (rá-bòp-kun-kâa) — hierarchy of values
  • Thai: ค่านิยม (kâa-ní-yom) — hierarchy of values