motto

🇬🇧 UK/'mɒtәu/🇺🇸 US
IELTSGREB1

Definitions

n.

A short phrase expressing a guiding principle or belief of a person, group, or institution

座右铭,格言,箴言

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
mottoother
=motto

Common Collocations

  • 1.family motto家庭座右铭
  • 2.personal motto个人座右铭
  • 3.school motto学校校训

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her personal motto was "never give up, always keep moving forward."

  • 2.

    The school's motto emphasizes excellence, integrity, and service to community.

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