quality of life
noun phraseDefinition of quality of life
: overall enjoyment of life : general well-being
… the male characters on the show not only have a better chance of survival; they're also more likely to improve their quality of life through friendship.— Juliet Lapidos
specifically
: the degree to which a person or group is healthy, comfortable, and able to enjoy the activities of daily living
Migraine is a common disorder that can severely affect patients' quality of life and daily function. — New England Journal of Medicine
—often hyphenated when used before another noun A number of recent surveys have identified noise as New York City's greatest quality-of-life issue. — Tom Vanderbilt —abbreviation QOL
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The first known use of quality of life was in 1943
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