Lifelong: meaning, definitions and examples
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lifelong
[ ˈlaɪflɔŋ ]
adjective
lasting for the whole of a person's life
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He has a lifelong passion for music.
- She made a lifelong commitment to helping others.
- They have been friends for a lifelong.
- We aim to provide lifelong learning opportunities for our employees.
Translations
Translations of the word "lifelong" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vitalício
🇮🇳 जीवन भर
🇩🇪 lebenslang
🇮🇩 seumur hidup
🇺🇦 довічний
🇵🇱 dożywotni
🇯🇵 生涯の
🇫🇷 à vie
🇪🇸 de por vida
🇹🇷 ömür boyu
🇰🇷 평생의
🇸🇦 مدى الحياة
🇨🇿 doživotní
🇸🇰 doživotný
🇨🇳 终身的
🇸🇮 doživljenjski
🇮🇸 ævilangt
🇰🇿 өмір бойы
🇬🇪 ცხოვრების განმავლობაში
🇦🇿 ömürlük
🇲🇽 de por vida
Etymology
The word 'lifelong' originated from the combination of 'life' and 'long' in the late 19th century. It is used to describe something that lasts for the whole duration of a person's life. The concept of lifelong learning has become increasingly popular in recent years, emphasizing the importance of continuous education and skill development throughout one's life.
See also: afterlife, alive, life, lifebuoy, lifeless, lifelessly, lifelessness, lifeline, lifemode, lifesaver, lifespan, lifestyle, lifetime, lifeway.