way of life

idiom

1
: the habits, customs, and beliefs of a particular person or group of people
Unhampered development is threatening these farmers' way of life.
2
: an important activity, job, etc., that affects all parts of someone's life
For me, tennis is not just a sport, it's a way of life.

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Socrates, Callard argues, inaugurated a whole way of life—a new way of being a person. Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2025 As an open-air, living museum, Black Country invites visitors to immerse themselves in another way of life, as historical actors, food vendors, and other era-specific interactions and entertainment transport them back in time. Matt Cabral, EW.com, 12 Jan. 2025 Annie Martínez Criddle, 35, and Bronson Criddle, 43, are embracing a slower and more relaxed way of life in Puerto Rico, stemming from a desire to connect with their roots, prioritize family and offer their children an upbringing rich in culture and nature. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025 The fire has upended a cherished way of life in the eclectic community, where residents are drawn to its solitude and sense of community. Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for way of life 

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“Way of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/way%20of%20life. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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