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maxim

noun
/ˈmæksɪm/

Meaning

a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct

Example Sentences

Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture.

Synonyms

proverb, adage, saying, aphorism, motto

Antonyms

falsehood, nonsense, lie

Collocations

ancient maxim, moral maxim, traditional maxim, timeless maxim

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