lifeworld

noun

life·world | \ˈlīf-ˌwər(-ə)ld

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Definition of lifeworld

: the sum total of physical surroundings and everyday experiences that make up an individual's world

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But as Carlyle, Rice and the family in A Quiet Place found out, creating a sound-free lifeworld is nearly impossible. — Matthew Jordan, Smithsonian, "Why Are We Always Searching For “A Quiet Place?”," 19 Apr. 2018

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