Way of life: meaning, definitions and examples

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way of life

 

[ weɪ ʌv laɪf ]

Context #1

everyday

A way of life refers to the manner in which a person or group lives their daily lives, including their habits, customs, beliefs, and values. It encompasses the choices individuals make in terms of work, relationships, leisure activities, and overall lifestyle.

Synonyms

lifestyle, manner of living, way of living

Examples of usage

  • Her way of life involves waking up early, practicing yoga, and eating a healthy breakfast.
  • The indigenous people have a unique way of life that is deeply connected to nature and traditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "way of life" in other languages:

🇵🇹 modo de vida

🇮🇳 जीवन का तरीका

🇩🇪 Lebensweise

🇮🇩 cara hidup

🇺🇦 спосіб життя

🇵🇱 sposób życia

🇯🇵 生活様式

🇫🇷 mode de vie

🇪🇸 manera de vivir

🇹🇷 yaşam tarzı

🇰🇷 생활 방식

🇸🇦 طريقة الحياة

🇨🇿 způsob života

🇸🇰 spôsob života

🇨🇳 生活方式

🇸🇮 način življenja

🇮🇸 lífsstíll

🇰🇿 өмір салты

🇬🇪 ცხოვრების წესი

🇦🇿 həyat tərzi

🇲🇽 manera de vivir

Word origin

The concept of way of life has been central to sociology and anthropology, exploring how different cultures and societies organize their daily activities and make meaning out of their existence. The term has roots in the early 1900s and has since been used to analyze the social structures and norms that shape individuals' behaviors and choices.