Midlife: meaning, definitions and examples

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midlife

 

[ หˆmษชd.laษชf ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

life phase

Midlife refers to the period of life that occurs approximately between the ages of 40 and 65. It is often characterized by significant transitions, both personally and professionally. Individuals may reassess their life goals, experiences, and accomplishments during this phase, leading to what is commonly known as a midlife crisis. This period can bring about emotional challenges, as well as opportunities for growth and change. Many people explore new hobbies, careers, or relationships during midlife, marking it as a pivotal time for reinvention and self-discovery.

Synonyms

mid adulthood, mid-life, middle age

Examples of usage

  • He bought a sports car during his midlife.
  • Many people experience a midlife crisis.
  • She took up painting in her midlife.
  • Midlife can be a time for reflection and renewal.

Translations

Translations of the word "midlife" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น meia-idade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคงเฅเคฏเคฎ เค†เคฏเฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mittlere Lebensphase

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ masa paruh baya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตั€ะตะดะฝั–ะน ะฒั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›redni wiek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธญๅนด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mi-temps

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mediana edad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท orta yaลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ค‘๋…„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุชุตู ุงู„ุนู…ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stล™ednรญ vฤ›k

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ strednรฝ vek

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธญๅนด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ srednja starost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ miรฐaldur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ั‚ะฐ ะถะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒจแƒฃแƒแƒšแƒ แƒแƒกแƒแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ orta yaลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ edad media

Etymology

The term 'midlife' derives from the combination of the prefix 'mid-' which signifies the midpoint or middle, and the word 'life'. It first became popular in the mid-20th century as societal perspectives on aging and life stages began to evolve. The concept of midlife emerged alongside changing demographic trends, such as increased life expectancy and shifts in social norms regarding aging. As scholars and psychologists began to study this life stage, they highlighted both the challenges and opportunities it presents. Notably, the term gained further prominence with the rise of discussions surrounding the 'midlife crisis', a notion introduced in the 1960s by psychologist Elliott Jaques. This phenomenon was characterized by emotional turmoil individuals may face when reflecting on their past and future. Since then, 'midlife' has been used extensively in literature, social sciences, and popular media to describe a significant part of the human experience.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,239, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.