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Nov 8, 2012 · Across eight countries (Brazil, Israel, Japan, Macedonia, New Zealand, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States), participants (total N = 1098) answered the Honor Scale and the Community, Autonomy, and Divinity Scale.
- Valeschka Martins Guerra, Roger Giner-Sorolla, Milica Vasiljevic
- 2013
American English typically uses "honor," while British English prefers "honour." Other English-speaking countries may follow one convention or the other. Awareness of regional variations improves writing quality.
Usage. Honor is predominantly used in 🇺🇸 American (US) English (en-US) while honour is predominantly used in 🇬🇧 British English (used in UK/AU/NZ) (en-GB). In terms of actual appearance and usage, here's a breakdown by country, with usage level out of 100 (if available) 👇:
Sep 1, 2024 · Honor: Predominantly used in the United States and other countries where American English is the standard. Honour : Commonly used in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and other Commonwealth countries where British English is the norm.
Jul 3, 2024 · When it comes to the words “honor” and “honour,” the difference isn’t just about spelling—it’s about cultural context and preference. Both forms express respect, but “honor” is the American spelling, while “honour” is used in British English and other varieties worldwide.
May 10, 2013 · Across eight countries (Brazil, Israel, Japan, Macedonia, New Zealand, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States), participants (total N = 1098) answered the Honor Scale and the Community,...
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Now, to answer your question: I feel like countries that still have strong ties to their cultural roots keep up cultural practices of honor. On the other hands, countries where the population has largely diversified and and cultures have either become watered down or lost, "codes of honor" have faded as well.
