norms
intermediateB2/nɔrmz/ · norms
A standard or rule that governs and structures social behavior.
Meanings
A standard or rule that governs and structures social behavior.
ایک معیار یا قاعدہ جو سماجی رویے کو منظم کرتا ہے۔
معیارات
mayarāt
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- social norms
- cultural norms
- ethical norms
Example Sentences
Social norms dictate that we should respect our elders.
سماجی معیارات یہ بتاتے ہیں کہ ہمیں بڑے بزرگوں کا احترام کرنا چاہیے۔
Samāji mayarāt yeh batate hain ke humein bade buzurgon ka ihtirām karna chahiye.
These norms are essential for maintaining order in society.
یہ معیارات معاشرے میں نظم برقرار رکھنے کے لئے ضروری ہیں۔
Yeh mayarāt mu'āshray mein nazm barqaraar rakhne ke liye zaroori hain.
Challenging societal norms can lead to significant change.
سماجی معیارات کو چیلنج کرنا اہم تبدیلی کا باعث بن سکتا ہے۔
Samāji mayarāt ko challenge karna ahem tabdeeli ka bā'is ban sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of norms as the 'norm' of behavior in society.
Picture a scale balancing different social behaviors.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہر عیب کی ایک حد ہوتی ہے
Har aib ki aik had hoti hai
Every flaw has a limit.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "norma" — a standard, a rule
First known use: 19th century
The word 'norms' evolved from the Latin word 'norma', meaning a standard or rule. It began to be used in English in the mid-19th century.