mentality
nounfeminine/mẽtɐliˈdadɨ/high
men·ta·li·da·de
Definition
A particular way of thinking; a set of attitudes, beliefs, or values held by a person or group.
A scarcity mentality can prevent people from taking risks.
The team developed a winning mentality under the new coach.
Common collocations
winning mentalityopen mentalitychange of mentalitygroup mentality
Etymology
Do francês mentalité, de mental, por sua vez do latim mens, mentis (mente).